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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - April 2003

Featherweight rankings for April 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC and IBF April 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBOApril 2003RINGApril 2003
🏆Scott Harrison
Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Marco Antonio BarreraErik Morales
2William Abelyan+1Juan Manuel Marquez
3Naseem Hamed-1Naseem Hamed
4Guty Espadas JrDerrick Gainer
5Hector VelazquezScott Harrison+3
6Victor PoloManuel Medina-1
7Johnny TapiaNEWJohnny Tapia-1
8Ivan ValleFrankie Toledo-1
9Spend AbaziLehlo Ledwaba
10Miguel MallonWilliam Abelyan
11Michael Brodie+4
12Oscar Leon-1
13Manuel Espitia
14Frank Toledo
15Angel Vazquez-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2003

WBOApril 2003 vs March 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Johnny TapiaNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wayne McCulloughWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Michael BrodieJumped from #15 to #11
    +4
  • William AbelyanFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Angel VazquezNow #15 after being #12 last month
    -3
  • Naseem HamedFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Oscar LeonDown one place to #12
    -1

RINGApril 2003 vs March 2003

Biggest risers

  • Scott HarrisonNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel MedinaDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Johnny TapiaFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Frankie ToledoFrom #7 to #8
    -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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