Two-time light flyweight champion Shokichi Iwata defends his WBC title against Erick “Mini PacMan” Badillo of Mexico on Monday, July 20, at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. Iwata (16-2) captured the vacant WBO light flyweight title in 2024 but lost it in his first defense. At the beginning of 2026, Iwata dethroned Thammanoon Niyomtrong to win the WBC version of the 108-pound title. Badillo holds a record of 19-0 and is coming off a win over ex-champ Elwin Soto.