Flyweight

Flyweight is a weight class in combat sports.

For other uses, see Flyweight (disambiguation).

Boxing

Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing above 49 kg (108 lb) and up to 51 kg (112 lb).[1]

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.[2]

Other notable flyweights include Victor Perez, Pancho Villa, Walter McGowan, Pascual Pérez, Pone Kingpetch, 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, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Amnat Ruenroeng, Román González, McWilliams Arroyo, Donnie Nietes, Nicola Adams.

Current world champions
Main article: List of world flyweight boxing champions
Sanctioning Body Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
WBA February 24, 2018 Artem Dalakian 22–0 (15 KO) 6
WBC December 20, 2019 Julio Cesar Martinez 20–2–0–2 (15 KO) 6
IBF April 30, 2021 Sunny Edwards 20–0 (4 KO) 4
WBO April 8, 2023 Jesse Rodriguez 18–0 (11 KO) 0

Current The Ring world rankings

As of June 20, 2023.[3]

Keys:

 C  Current The Ring world champion
Rank Name Record Title(s)
C vacant
1 Sunny Edwards 20–0 (4 KO) IBF
2 Julio Cesar Martinez 20–2–0–2 (15 KO) WBC
3 Artem Dalakian 22–0 (15 KO) WBA
4 Jesse Rodriguez 18–0 (11 KO) WBO
5 Ángel Ayala 16–0 (7 KO)
6 David Jiménez 12–1 (9 KO)
7 Ricardo Rafael Sandoval 22–2 (16 KO)
8 Felix Alvarado 39–3 (34 KO)
9 Cristofer Rosales 35–6 (21 KO)
10 Seigo Yuri Akui 18–2–1 (11 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.

NameTitle reignTitle recognitionSuccessful defensesBeaten opponentsFights
1.Omar Andres Narvaez7 years, 10 monthsWBO1615[4]
2.Jimmy Wilde7 years, 4 months, 4 daysWorld33[5]
3.Pongsaklek Wonjongkam6 years, 4 months, 16 daysWBC1716[6]
4.Irene Pacheco5 years, 8 months, 6 daysIBF66[7]
5.Artem Dalakian5 years, 8 months and 1 dayWBA55[8]
6.Pascual Perez5 years, 4 months, 20 daysWorld99[9][10]
7.Yuri Arbachakov5 years, 4 months, 19 daysWBC99[11]
8.Jackie Paterson4 years, 9 months, 4 daysNBA11[12]
9.Miguel Canto4 years, 2 months, 10 daysWBC1411[13]
10.Moruti Mthalane4 years, 1 month, 23 daysIBF44[14]
11.Sot Chitalada3 years, 9 months, 16 daysWBC65[15]
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Women's
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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 61.2 kg (135 lb).

Bare-knuckle boxing

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

  • In Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the flyweight division has an upper limit of 125 lb (57 kg).
  • In BKB™, the flyweight division has an upper limit of 70 kg (154 lb).

Mixed Martial Arts

The flyweight division in mixed martial arts – as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission combat sports doctrine[16] and by the Association of Boxing Commissions[17] – 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 120 lb
  • The Shooto flyweight division with an upper limit of 115 lb[18]
  • The ONE Championship's flyweight division, with upper limit at 61.2 kg (134.9 lb)
  • The Road FC's flyweight division, with upper limit at 125 lb (57 kg)

Professional champions

These tables are not always up to date. Last updated on July 8, 2023.

Men:

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
UFC July 8, 2023 Brazil Alexandre Pantoja 26-5 (8KO 10SUB) 0
Bellator MMA N/A Vacant N/A N/A
ONE Championship August 27, 2022 United States Demetrious Johnson 25-4-1 (5KO 8SUB) 1
Fight Nights Global N/A Vacant N/A N/A
ACA February 25, 2023 Russia Kurban Gadzhiev 19-3 (5KO 6SUB) 0
CWFC December 31, 2022 Bangladesh Shajidul Haque 15-5 (5KO) 0
Legacy Fighting Alliance June 23, 2023 United States Cody Davis 8-1 (1KO 3SUB) 0

Women:

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
UFC March 4, 2023 Mexico Alexa Grasso 16-3-1 (4KO 2SUB) 1
Bellator MMA April 22, 2022 United States Liz Carmouche 19-7 (8KO 5SUB) 2
Invicta FC N/A Vacant N/A N/A
KSW N/A Vacant N/A N/A
Legacy Fighting Alliance N/A Vacant N/A N/A

See also

References
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  14. "Professional boxing record: Moruti Mthalane". Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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