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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Featherweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Vacant
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
3Marco Antonio BarreraJuan M. MarquezErik Morales
4Naseem HamedJohnny TapiaNaseem Hamed
5In Jin Chi+3Naseem HamedJohnny Tapia
6Lewis WoodsIstvan Kovacs+1Juan Manuel Marquez+2
7Victor PoloGuty Espadas Jr-1Derrick Gainer-1
8Takashi Koshimoto+1William Abelyan+1Manuel Medina-1
9Kengo Nagashima+1Victor Polo+1Frankie Toledo
10Chris John+2Scott Harrison+2Julio Pablo Chacon
11Cyril ThomasVictor SantiagoMbulelo Botile
12Oscar Leon+2Hector Acero Sanchez+1
13Zahir RaheemNEWIvan ValleNEW
14Scott Harrison-1Miguel Casillas+1
15William AbelyanFrank Toledo-1
15Ernesto Grey

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Chris JohnPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Johnny TapiaOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • In Jin ChiNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3
  • Chris JohnClimbed from #12 to #10
    +2
  • Oscar LeonFrom #14 to #12
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Scott HarrisonFrom #13 to #14
    -1

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Scott HarrisonPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Gavin ReesWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Scott HarrisonUp to #9 from #11
    +2
  • Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • William AbelyanUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Guty Espadas JrSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Frank ToledoFrom #13 to #14
    -1

RINGApril 2002 vs March 2002

Biggest risers

  • Juan Manuel MarquezFrom #7 to #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Derrick GainerSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Manuel MedinaDown one place to #7
    -1

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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