WBC announce their Boxer of the Month August 2026

WBC announce their August 2026 Boxer of the Month

Shokichi Iwata named the World Boxing Council's August Boxer of the Month, with unbeaten world champ Bruce Carrington receiving an honourable mention.

Shokichi Iwata (Japan) delivered a flawless and dominant display of courage and championship class to successfully defend his WBC World Light Flyweight title, defeating his mandatory challenger, Erick Badillo of Mexico, via an 11th-round technical knockout.

30 from Shibuya, Tokyo, Iwata is a two-time light-flyweight champion, having held the WBC title since March 2026, and previously the WBO belt from 2024 to 2025.

WBC World Featherweight Champion Bruce 'Shu Shu' Carrington (US) delivered a star-making performance to retain his crown with a unanimous decision victory over the dangerous Rene Palacios, on July 4 in Ohio, showcasing his supreme technique and maturity signature.

Booklyn boxer Carrington, 29, won the vacant featherweight strap wit a ninth round knockout of Carlos Castro in nearby Times Square in January. Now he has made his first successful defence just four months after being crowned champion.

WBC August 2026 rankings