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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - April 1980

Featherweight rankings for April 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1980
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Mexico flagSalvador Sanchez
Champion

1United States flagDanny Lopez
2Panama flagEusebio Pedroza
3United States flagRuben Castillo
4
5United States flagRocky Lockridgeβ–²+3
6Argentina flagJuan Malvarez
7Spain flagRoberto Castanon
8Nigeria flagEddie Ndukwuβ–Ό-3
9Philippines flagRolando Navarrete
10United States flagJuan Laporte

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Featherweight Division

Weight Limit: 122-126 lbs (55.3-57.2 kg)

Featherweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a history dating back to the late 19th century. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability and endurance.

Division Characteristics

Featherweights are known for their speed, technical skill, and ability to fight at a high pace. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and volume punching rather than knockout power.

Notable Facts

The Featherweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Willie Pep, Salvador SΓ‘nchez, and more recently, fighters like Manny Pacquiao (early in his career) and Leo Santa Cruz.

Historical Context

Featherweight has long been one of boxing's most respected divisions, with a rich history of competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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RINGApril 1980 vs March 1980

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike AyalaPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

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    Rocky LockridgeJumped from #8 to #5
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

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    Eddie NdukwuDown 3 places to #8
    β–Ό-3