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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2002

Official Featherweight rankings for April 2002.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2002WBCIBFWBOApril 2002
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for April 2002
Not available for April 2002
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
3Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraUnited States flagJohnny Tapia
4United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
5South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+3Hungary flagIstvan Kovacsβ–²+1
6Country flagLewis WoodsMexico flagGuty Espadasβ–Ό-1
7Colombia flagVictor PoloUnited States flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+1
8Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+1Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1
9Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagScott Harrisonβ–²+2
10Indonesia flagChris Johnβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagVictor Santiago
11France flagCyril ThomasDominican Republic flagHector Acero Sanchezβ–²+1
12Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–²+2Mexico flagIvan ValleNEW
13United States flagZahir RaheemNEWMexico flagMiguel Casillasβ–²+1
14United Kingdom flagScott Harrisonβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagFrank Toledoβ–Ό-1
15Armenia flagWilliam AbelyanColombia flagErnesto Grey

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • ID flag
    Chris JohnPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • KR flag
    In-Jin ChiImproved from #8 to #5
    β–²+3
  • ID flag
    Chris JohnClimbed from #12 to #10
    β–²+2
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonFrom #14 to #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Scott HarrisonFrom #13 to #14
    β–Ό-1

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Scott HarrisonPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Gavin ReesWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Scott HarrisonUp to #9 from #11
    β–²+2
  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • AM flag
    William AbelyanUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • PR flag
    Frank ToledoFrom #13 to #14
    β–Ό-1