Teraji Unifies Flyweight Titles, Later Wins at 115
Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri Akui’s flyweight title unification is now part of the record. On March 13, 2025, Teraji stopped Akui in the 12th round at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, unifying the WBC and WBA flyweight titles. Teraji later lost those belts to Ricardo Sandoval, then returned in 2026 to win a world title in a third weight class.
Teraji rallies for a 12th-round stoppage
Teraji entered as the WBC flyweight champion, while Akui held the WBA belt. Akui gave the home favorite an early test, leading on two scorecards after six rounds, according to promoter Top Rank. Teraji turned the fight around and secured a late stoppage in the final round, becoming a unified champion at 112 pounds.
The official event recap confirms the date, venue, 12th-round finish and titles. It also describes Teraji’s win as a come-from-behind result after Akui’s strong start.
Sandoval later took the flyweight belts
Teraji’s reign as unified flyweight champion ended on July 30, 2025, when Ricardo Sandoval beat him by split decision in Yokohama. The result transferred Teraji’s WBC and WBA titles to Sandoval. The WBA’s official scorecards record the judges’ decision.
A new title at junior bantamweight
Teraji returned on July 20, 2026, moving up to junior bantamweight to face Israel Gonzalez for the vacant WBO title. He won by unanimous decision after scoring two knockdowns, becoming a three-division world champion. The Ring’s report covers the comeback and title win.
The Akui bout remains a defining flyweight result: it gave Teraji a second world title in the division and was decided by a dramatic final-round stoppage. His later Sandoval loss closed that chapter, while the Gonzalez win opened another at 115 pounds.
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