GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE LIGHT FLYWEIGHT DIVISION IN WBC HISTORY
36 light flyweight world champions have been recognized by the WBC, five of whom have regained the title: Hilario Zapata (Panama), Humberto Gonzalez two times (Mexico), Omar Niño (Mexico), Adrian Hernandez (Mexico), Kenshiro Teraji (Japan).
152 light flyweight world championship bouts have been held in WBC history.
MEMORABLE WBC LIGHT FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTS
Aug. 1, 2025 Carlos Canizales KO5 Panya Pradabsri – Caracas, Venezuela
WORLD CLASH IN BANGKOK! Niyomtrong and Zárate to Battle for the Vacant WBC Light Flyweight Title
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is thrilled to announce an explosive bout for the Vacant WBC Light Flyweight World Championship, set to take place at the majestic The Imperial Queens Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Thammanoon Niyomtrong (Thailand) will face the gritty Argentine challenger, Junior “El Demonio” Zárate (Argentina), on Wednesday, December 4, 2025.
This stellar match-up, which will capture the attention of the boxing world, promises to be a battle of styles and wills between the Asian star and the South American challenger for the coveted Green and Gold belt.
THAMMANOON NIYOMTRONG (Thailand): Known for his discipline and technical boxing, the Thai fighter will look to leverage the home advantage to secure his first WBC Light Flyweight title. His experience and consistency make him a formidable force in the division.
JUNIOR “EL DEMONIO” ZÁRATE (Argentina): Nicknamed “El Demonio” (The Demon), the Argentine challenger brings the fire and trademark grit of his country’s boxing lineage. Zárate has climbed the rankings with convincing performances and is ready to unleash hell in the ring to claim the vacant world title.
The fight is organized as part of a series of top-tier boxing events taking place in the Thai capital
