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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - April 2001

Featherweight rankings for April 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2001WBOApril 2001RINGApril 2001
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Istvan Kovacs
Champion
1Naseem HamedJulio Pablo Chacon+1Marco Antonio BarreraNEW
3Victor PoloNaseem Hamed-1Naseem Hamed-1
4Phillip NdouPhilippe NdouErik Morales-1
5Antonio CermenoGuty Espadas JrGuty Espadas Jr
6Lewis WoodsJuan M. MarquezDerrick Gainer
7Daniel Seda+4Enrique SanchezFrankie ToledoNEW
8Angel Vazquez-1Augie SanchezJohnny Tapia-1
9Julio Pablo Chacon-1Daniel SedaMbulelo Botile-5
10Nana Konadu+3Nana KonaduFred Norwood-2
11Freddie Norwood-2Antonio DiazJuan Manuel Marquez-2
12Kengo Nagashima-2Gavin ReesNEW
13Soleh Sundava-1Robbie PedenNEW
14Yuji GomezNEWVictor Polo-2
15Cyril ThomasAngel Vazquez-2
15Cassius Baloyi-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Daniel SedaUp from #11 - now #7
  • Nana KonaduPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Freddie NorwoodNow ranked #11
  • Kengo NagashimaCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Daniel SedaJumped from #11 to #7
    +4
  • Nana KonaduJumped from #13 to #10
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Freddie NorwoodNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    -2
  • Kengo NagashimaNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    -2
  • Angel VazquezSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Biggest risers

  • Julio Pablo ChaconUp one spot to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor PoloSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2
  • Angel VazquezSlipped from #12 to #14
    -2
  • Naseem HamedDown one place to #2
    -1

RINGApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Marco Antonio BarreraEnters at #1
  • Frankie ToledoNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manuel MedinaWas #9 last month
  • Istvan KovacsPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • Mbulelo BotileDown 5 places to #8
    -5
  • Fred NorwoodNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2
  • Juan Manuel MarquezNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2

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 Sánchez, 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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