Masamichi Yabuki TKOs Angel Ayala in the last round
FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS
WBA & WBC
Kenshiro Tejari
Born: 6 January 1992 (age 33)
Joyo, Kyoto, Japan
Height: 1.64m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 26
Win: 25 (KO 16)
Loss: 1
Draw: 0
Tejari scores dramatic 12th round TKO vicory over Akui
March 12, 2025
Kenshiro Teraji faced Seigo Yuri Akui in a thrilling flyweight unification bout on March 13, 2025, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. Teraji, known as "The Amazing Boy," secured a dramatic 12th-round TKO victory. Despite Akui leading on the scorecards for much of the fight, Teraji unleashed a powerful flurry in the final moments, leaving Akui unable to continue.
IBF
Masamichi Yabuki
Born: July 9, 1992 (age 32)
Suzuka, Mie Japan
Height: 1.66m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 22
Win: 18 (KO 17)
Loss: 4
Draw: 0
Masamichi Yabuki TKOs Angel Ayala in the last round
March 29, 2025
Masamichi Yabuki took the IBF title away from Ángel Ayala. It was an intense and bloody fight, with Yabuki securing the IBF flyweight title by landing a decisive knockout in the final round. Yabuki’s smart counterpunching ultimately turned the tide in his favor.
WBO
Anthony Olascuaga
Born: January 1 1999 (26)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 1.63m
Boxing record:
Total fights: 9
Win: 7 (KO 4)
Loss: 1
Draw: 0 No Contest: 1
Accidental clash of heads in the 1st ends fight; Olascuaga keeps title
October 14, 2024
Anthony Olascuaga retained his title after a clash of heads in the first round of the fight. Challenger and ex-world champion Jonathan Gonzalez suffered a cut above his left eyebrow as both boxers lunged in. The ringside doctor examined the cut and allowed him to continue. Not long after the action resumed, referee Robert Hoyle asked Gonzalez if he could see, and said no. The fight was stopped and ruled a no-contest.