Flyweight

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Template:Short description {{#invoke:other uses|otheruses}} Flyweight is a weight class in combat sports.

Boxing

Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing up to and including 51 kg (112 lb) for a title fight.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Professional boxing

The flyweight division was the last of boxing's eight traditional weight classes to be established. Before 1909, anyone below featherweight was considered a bantamweight, regardless of how small the boxer. In 1911, the organization that eventually became the British Boxing Board of Control held a match that crowned Sid Smith as the first flyweight champion of the world. Jimmy Wilde, who reigned from 1916 to 1923, was the first fighter recognized both in Britain and the United States as a flyweight champion.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Other notable flyweights include Victor Perez, Pancho Villa, Walter McGowan, Pascual Pérez, Pone Kingpetch, Salvatore Burruni, Fighting Harada, Masao Ohba, Chartchai Chionoi, Efren Torres, Erbito Salavarria, Miguel Canto, Dave McAuley, Charlie Magri, Gabriel Bernal, Santos Laciar, Sot Chitalada, Yong-Kang Kim, Yuri Arbachakov, Danny Romero, Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, Manny Pacquiao, Jorge Arce, Vic Darchinyan, Nonito Donaire, Omar Andrés Narváez, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Amnat Ruenroeng, Román González, Donnie Nietes, Nicola Adams.

Current world champions

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Sanctioning Body Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
WBA July 30, 2025 Ricardo Sandoval 27–2 (18 KO) 0
WBC July 30, 2025 Ricardo Sandoval 27–2 (18 KO) 0
IBF March 29, 2025 Masamichi Yabuki 18–4 (17 KO) 0
WBO July 20, 2024 Anthony Olascuaga 9–1 (6 KO) 2

Current The Ring world rankings

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Keys:

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1 Ricardo Sandoval 27–2 (18 KO) WBC, WBA
2 Kenshiro Teraji 25–2 (16 KO)
3 Seigo Yuri Akui 21–3–1 (11 KO)
4 Masamichi Yabuki 18–4 (17 KO) IBF
5 Galal Yafai 9–0–0–1 (7 KO)
6 Ángel Ayala 18–1 (8 KO)
7 Felix Alvarado 42–4 (35 KO)
8 Anthony Olascuaga 9–1 (6 KO) WBO
9 Tobias Reyes 17–1–1 (16 KO)
10 Jukiya Iimura 9–1 (2 KO)

Longest reigning world flyweight champions

Below is a list of longest reigning flyweight champions in boxing measured by the individual's longest reign. Career total time as champion (for multiple time champions) does not apply.

Name Title reign Title recognition Successful defenses Beaten opponents Fights
1. Omar Andres Narvaez 7 years, 10 months WBO 16 15 citation CitationClass=web

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2. Jimmy Wilde 7 years, 4 months, 4 days World 3 3 citation CitationClass=web

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3. Pongsaklek Wonjongkam 6 years, 4 months, 16 days WBC 17 16 citation CitationClass=web

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4. Artem Dalakian 5 years, 10 months, 27 days WBA 5 5 citation CitationClass=web

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3. Irene Pacheco 5 years, 8 months, 6 days IBF 6 6 citation CitationClass=web

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6. Pascual Perez 5 years, 4 months, 20 days World 9 9 citation CitationClass=web

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7. Yuri Arbachakov 5 years, 4 months, 19 days WBC 9 9 citation CitationClass=web

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8. Jackie Paterson 4 years, 9 months, 4 days NBA 1 1 citation CitationClass=web

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9. Miguel Canto 4 years, 2 months, 10 days WBC 14 11 citation CitationClass=web

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10. Moruti Mthalane 4 years, 1 month, 23 days IBF 4 4 citation CitationClass=web

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11. Sot Chitalada 3 years, 9 months, 16 days WBC 6 5 citation CitationClass=web

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Amateur boxing

Olympic Champions

Men's

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Pan American Champions

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Kickboxing

In kickboxing, a flyweight fighter generally weighs 53 kg (116 lb) or under. The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Flyweight division (professional and amateur) is 112.1 lb. – 117 lb. or 50.95 kg – 53.18 kg.

In ONE Championship, the flyweight division is up to Template:Convert.

Bare-knuckle boxing

The limit for flyweight generally differs among promotions in bare knuckle boxing:

Mixed martial arts

The flyweight division in mixed martial arts – as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission combat sports doctrine<ref> {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and by the Association of Boxing Commissions<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> – groups together all competitors 125 lb (57 kg) and below. It sits between Strawweight (106 lb-115 lb) and Bantamweight (126 lb-135lb).

The flyweight division in mixed martial arts refers to a number of different weight classes:

  • The UFC's flyweight division, which groups competitors within 116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg)
  • The Pancrase light flyweight division with an upper limit of 54 kg (119 lb)
  • The Shooto flyweight division with an upper limit of 114.6 lb (52 kg) <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Professional champions

These tables are not always up to date. Last updated on March 23, 2025.

Men:

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
UFC July 8, 2023 Template:Flagicon Alexandre Pantoja 30-5 (8KO 12SUB) 4
Bellator MMA N/A Template:Flagicon Vacant N/A N/A
ONE Championship March 23, 2025 Template:Flagicon Yuya Wakamatsu 19-6 0
Rizin FF N/A Template:Flagicon Vacant N/A N/A
Fight Nights Global N/A Template:Flagicon Vacant N/A N/A
ACA February 25, 2023 Template:Flagicon Kurban Gadzhiev 19-3 (5KO 6SUB) 0
CWFC December 31, 2022 Template:Flagicon Shajidul Haque 15-5 (5KO) 0
Legacy Fighting Alliance June 23, 2023 Template:Flagicon Cody Davis 8-1 (1KO 3SUB) 0

Women:

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
UFC September 14, 2024 Template:Flagicon Valentina Shevchenko 26-4-1 (8KO 7SUB) 2
Bellator MMA April 22, 2022 Template:Flagicon Liz Carmouche 25-8 (11KO 6SUB) 3
Invicta FC N/A Template:Flagicon Vacant N/A N/A
KSW N/A Template:Flagicon Vacant N/A N/A
Legacy Fighting Alliance N/A Template:Flagicon Vacant N/A N/A

See also

References

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