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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2009

Official Featherweight rankings for April 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFApril 2009WBOApril 2009
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion
Not available for April 2009
Mexico flagCristobal Cruz
Champion
United States flagSteve Luevano
Champion
πŸ†Cuba flagYuriorkis Gamboa
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
Mexico flagJorge Solisβ–²+1United States flagRicardo Juarez
2Mexico flagRocky Juarezβ–²+1
Vacant
Philippines flagBernabe Concepcion
3Indonesia flagDaud Cino Yordanβ–²+3Mexico flagOrlando Salidoβ–²+2India flagDaud Yordanβ–²+2
4Puerto Rico flagMario SantiagoMexico flagFernando BeltranNEWBelarus flagAndrei Isayeu
5Puerto Rico flagOrlando CruzMongolia flagChoi Tseveenpurevβ–²+1Argentina flagJonathan Victor Barrosβ–²+1
6Venezuela flagJose Cheo Rojasβ–Ό-4United States flagMonty Meza Clayβ–²+2Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–Ό-3
7Panama flagRoinet CaballeroThailand flagTerdsak Jandaengβ–²+2Russia flagVyacheslav Gusev
8Japan flagHiroyuki EnokiUnited States flagOrlando CruzNEWIndia flagWajib Suswanto
9Benin flagJustin SaviUnited Kingdom flagMartin Lindsayβ–²+1Argentina flagFernando David Saucedo
10Argentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosPanama flagRoinet Caballeroβ–²+1Panama flagRoinet Caballeroβ–²+1
11Ukraine flagOleg YefimovychThailand flagFahsai Sakreerinβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagMario Santiagoβ–Ό-1
12Panama flagWhyber Garciaβ–²+3Australia flagBilly Dibβ–²+3Country flagMonty Meza Clay
13Colombia flagFeider Viloriaβ–Ό-1United States flagMario SantiagoNEWMongolia flagChoi Tseveenpurev
14Colombia flagFrancisco Corderoβ–Ό-1France flagCyril Thomasβ–Ό-1Philippines flagEric Canoy
15Brazil flagCarlos Oliveiraβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagOrlando CruzNEW

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 2009

WBAApril 2009 vs March 2009

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There is a new Interim Champion: Cuba flagYuriorkis Gamboa(previously Indonesia flagChris John)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Yuriorkis GamboaOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Daud Cino YordanJumped from #6 to #3
    β–²+3
  • PA flag
    Whyber GarciaNow #12 after #15 last month
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Rocky JuarezClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Jose Cheo RojasNow #6 after #2 last month
    β–Ό-4
  • CO flag
    Feider ViloriaDown one place to #13
    β–Ό-1
  • CO flag
    Francisco CorderoFrom #13 to #14
    β–Ό-1

IBFApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Fernando BeltranNow ranked #4
  • PR flag
    Orlando CruzNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Yuriorkis GamboaOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • ZA flag
    Thomas MashabaOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Billy DibFrom #14 to #12
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Orlando SalidoUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Monty Meza ClayClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Cyril ThomasSlipped from #12 to #14
    β–Ό-2

WBOApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Roinet CaballeroUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Mario SantiagoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Daud YordanNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    β–²+2
  • AR flag
    Jonathan Victor BarrosFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • PA flag
    Roinet CaballeroFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychDown 3 places to #6
    β–Ό-3
  • PR flag
    Mario SantiagoDown one place to #11
    β–Ό-1