Iwata vs Badillo

When is Iwata vs Badillo?

Shokichi Iwata could face the challenge of Erick Badillo in Autumn/Fall 2026 Japan.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Jr Flyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 108 pounds (7.7 stone or 49 kg).

The contest would be for the WBC jr flyweight championship of the world.

Iwata would be defending his WBC World Light Flyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Thammanoon Niyomtrong in March 2026. He has held this belt for 17 days.

Iwata vs Badillo stats

Shokichi Iwata would step into the ring with a record of 16 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 12 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Erick Badillo would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 19 wins and 0 draws, with 8 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Iwata would have a massive power advantage over Badillo, boasting a 75% knockout percentage compared to Badillo's 42%.

Shokichi Iwata is the same age as Erick Badillo, at 30 years old.

Badillo has a height advantage of 1 inch over Iwata.

Both Shokichi Iwata and Erick Badillo fight out of an orthodox stance.

Iwata's experience as a professional fighter is currently relatively equal to Badillo's, having had 1 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2018, 1 month later than Badillo, whose first professional fight was in 2018. He has fought 3 more professional rounds, totaling 120 compared to Badillo's 117.

Shokichi Iwata goes into the fight ranked number 2 by the WBC, and 5 by The Ring at jr flyweight.

Erick Badillo is currently ranked number 1 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 4 by the IBF, and 8 by The Ring in the 108lb division.

Activity check

Iwata's last 4 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 10 months and 4 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 11 months and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.8 rounds on average.

Badillo's last 2 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 1 month and 24 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 20 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Iwata vs Badillo?

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