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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - April 2005

Featherweight rankings for April 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC, IBF and WBO April 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2005RINGApril 2005
🏆Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Manny Pacquiao
Champion
🏆Chris John
World Champion
1
Vacant
Juan Manuel Marquez
2Takashi KoshimotoIn Jin Chi
3Humberto Soto+1Rocky Juarez
4Jose Cheo Rojas+1Scott Harrison
5Manny Pacquiao+1Victor Polo
6Spend Abazi+1Manuel Medina
7Oscar Leon+1Michael Brodie
8Derrick Gainer-5Chris John
9Ricardo JuarezSpend Abazi
10Jorge LinaresNicky Cook
11Valdemir Pereira
12Johnny TapiaNEW
13Hiroyuki Enoki
14Jose Pablo EstrellaNEW
15Whyber Garcia

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2005

WBAApril 2005 vs March 2005

Biggest risers

  • Humberto SotoClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Jose Cheo RojasClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Manny PacquiaoClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Derrick GainerNow #8 after being #3 last month
    -5

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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