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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - April 2006

Featherweight rankings for April 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2006IBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006RINGApril 2006
🏆Chris John
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Vacant
Jorge Linares+1Chris John
2Jose Cheo RojasOrlando Salido+2Terdsak Jandaeng+2Takashi Koshimoto
3Jorge Linares
Vacant
Juan Manuel MarquezJuan Manuel Marquez
5Hiroyuki EnokiJuan Marquez+1Roinet Caballero+4Humberto Soto
6Spend AbaziSpend Abazi+2Marcos Ramirez+1In Jin Chi
7Nicky Cook
Vacant
Jorge Solis+1Rocky Juarez
8Gamaliel DiazIn Jin Chi+1Nicky Cook-2Scott Harrison
9Elio Rojas
Vacant
Stephen Foster+2Victor Polo
10Jason LitzauNicky Cook+1Steve LuevanoNEWJoan Guzman
11Thomas MashabaJorge Linares+1Spend Abazi+1Spend Abazi
12Jorge SolisGamaliel Diaz+2Martin Honorio-2
13Steve LuevanoMartin Honorio+2Elio Rojas
14Renan AcostaEsham Pickering+2Robert Guerrero
15Juan Manuel Lopez
Vacant
Gairy St ClairNEW
15Marcos RamirezNEWGamaliel Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2006

WBAApril 2006 vs March 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan Manuel MarquezWas #4 last month

IBFApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Jorge LinaresClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rocky JuarezWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Orlando SalidoUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Spend AbaziFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Gamaliel DiazFrom #13 to #11
    +2

WBOApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Steve LuevanoEnters at #9
  • Spend AbaziPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joan GuzmanWas #1 last month
  • Martin HonorioDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Roinet CaballeroImproved from #8 to #4
    +4
  • Terdsak JandaengUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Stephen FosterClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Nicky CookNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2
  • Martin HonorioNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    -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.

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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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