Sandoval vs Yabuki

When is Sandoval vs Yabuki?

Ricardo Sandoval could face Masamichi Yabuki in Spring 2027 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Flyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 112 pounds (8 stone or 50.8 kg).

Sandoval vs Yabuki stats

Ricardo Sandoval would step into the ring with a record of 27 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws, 18 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Masamichi Yabuki would make his way to the ring with a record of 20 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Yabuki would have a large advantage in power over Sandoval, boasting a 90% knockout percentage compared to Sandoval's 67%.

Ricardo Sandoval is the younger man by 7 years, at 27 years old.

Sandoval has a height advantage of 1 inch over Yabuki. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Ricardo Sandoval and Masamichi Yabuki fight out of an orthodox stance.

Sandoval is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 6 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 2 months later than Yabuki, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 44 more professional rounds, totaling 172 compared to Yabuki's 128.

Ricardo Sandoval goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at flyweight.

Masamichi Yabuki is currently ranked number 2 by The Ring in the 112lb division.

Sandoval vs Yabuki form

Sandoval has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Sergio Mendoza on October 10, 2026, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their WBC World Flyweight and WBA World Flyweight championship fight at Wintrust Arena, Chicago, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten Kenshiro Teraji on July 30, 2025, by split decision in their WBC World Flyweight and WBA World Flyweight championship fight at Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Japan.

Going into that contest, he had won against Saleto Henderson on February 15, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Before that, he had beaten Angel Acosta on July 6, 2024, by knockout in the 10th round at Toyota Arena, Ontario.

He had defeated Carlos Buitrago on March 30, 2024, by technical knockout in the 8th round at YouTube Theater, Inglewood.

Yabuki has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he won against Rene Calixto on June 6, 2026, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Flyweight championship fight at Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Japan.

Prior to that, he had won against Felix Alvarado on December 27, 2025, by knockout in the 12th round in their IBF World Flyweight championship fight at Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Angel Ayala Lardizabal on March 29, 2025, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their IBF World Flyweight championship fight at Aichi Sky Expo, Nagoya.

Before that, he had beaten Sivenathi Nontshinga on October 12, 2024, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their IBF World Junior Flyweight championship fight at Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname.

He had been beaten by Kenshiro Teraji on March 19, 2022, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC World Light Flyweight championship fight at City Gym, Kyoto.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Ricardo Sandoval has been fighting more than Masamichi Yabuki.

Ricardo Sandoval last fought 1 day ago, while Masamichi Yabuki's last outing was 4 months and 5 days ago.

Sandoval's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 19 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

Yabuki's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 10 months and 30 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 11 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Sandoval vs Yabuki?

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