Kenshiro Teraji joins wide open flyweight division
Japanese Kenshiro “Amazing Boy” Teraji (23-1, 14 KO) has announced his move up to the flyweight division, leaving the WBC and WBA light flyweight titles vacant.
Kyoto’s Teraji, 32-years-old, has had 15 title fights in his career, becoming one of the most notable WBC champions.
5′ 5″ tall Kenshiro won the light flyweight title by dethroning the then Mexican champion Ganigan López, in May 2017. He successfully made no less than eight defences of his green and gold crown.
His only defeat ended his first reign, when he fell to his compatriot Masamichi Yabuki via technical knockout in the 10th round of their 2021 fight, returning too soon after suffering a visible weakening from having contracted COVID 19 prior.
Teraji avenged that loss just five months later by knocking out Masamichi in the third round in their rematch.
Then, in his second stint as champion, he made four more defences, the last being on January 23, defeating Venezuelan Carlos Canizales by decision.
The WBC and its President Mauricio Sulaimán wished Kenshiro the best of success and reiterated that he will have the doors of the organisation open in this new adventure in the flyweight division, where the WBC and IBF belts are currently vacant.