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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2012

Official Featherweight rankings for April 2012.

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 2012WBCIBFApril 2012WBOApril 2012
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
Super Champion
Not available for April 2012
Australia flagBilly Dib
Champion
Mexico flagOrlando Salido
Champion
πŸ†Panama flagCelestino Caballero
World Champion

1Mexico flagMiguel Angel Garcia
Vacant
United States flagMiguel Angel Garcia
2Jamaica flagNicholas Walters
Vacant
Thailand flagChonlatarn Piriyapinyo
3Dominican Republic flagJavier FortunaNEWCuba flagLuis Francoβ–²+1Australia flagJoel Brunker
4Puerto Rico flagLuis Orlando Del Valleβ–Ό-1Philippines flagRey Bautistaβ–²+1Mexico flagDaniel Ponce De Leon
5Argentina flagFernando David SaucedoNEWPanama flagNicholas Waltersβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagOrlando Cruz
6Argentina flagJonathan Victor Barrosβ–Ό-2Dominican Republic flagJavier Fortunaβ–²+4Philippines flagLorenzo Villanueva
7Indonesia flagDaud Cino Yordanβ–²+1Mexico flagDaniel Ponce De Leonβ–²+2Jamaica flagNicholas Walters
8Cuba flagLuis Francoβ–Ό-3Belgium flagAlexander Miskirtchianβ–²+4Puerto Rico flagLuis Orlando Del Valle
9United States flagGary Allen Russell Jrβ–Ό-3Colombia flagDaulis Prescottβ–²+5United States flagGary Allen Russell Jr
10United States flagAbraham LopezMexico flagEduardo Escobedoβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagJayson Velezβ–²+1
11Japan flagSatoshi HosonoUnited States flagMichael Farenasβ–Ό-3Germany flagMarcel Meyerdiercksβ–Ό-1
12Ukraine flagOleg YefimovychUnited States flagGary Allen Russell Jrβ–²+1Cuba flagLuis Franco
13Ukraine flagStanislav MerdovArgentina flagMauricio MunozNEWIndia flagRobert Kopa Palueβ–²+1
14Russia flagVyacheslav GusevNEWPhilippines flagLorenzo Villanuevaβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagGamalier Rodriguezβ–²+1
15Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroDominican Republic flagCarlos Manuel ReyesNEW

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.

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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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Month-over-month changes since March 2012

WBAApril 2012 vs March 2012

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Javier FortunaNow ranked #3
  • AR flag
    Fernando David SaucedoNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Michael FarenasMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • TH flag
    Paipharob KokietgymLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Daud Cino YordanUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Luis FrancoDropped from #5 to #8
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    Gary Allen Russell JrFell from #6 to #9
    β–Ό-3
  • AR flag
    Jonathan Victor BarrosNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    β–Ό-2

IBFApril 2012 vs March 2012

Entered the top 10

  • GE flag
    Alexander MiskirtchianUp from #11 - now #8
  • CO flag
    Daulis PrescottNow #9 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mikey GarciaLast ranked #6
  • PH flag
    Michael FarenasNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Daulis PrescottJumped from #13 to #9
    β–²+4
  • DO flag
    Javier FortunaImproved from #9 to #6
    β–²+3
  • GE flag
    Alexander MiskirtchianUp 3 places to #8
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Michael FarenasDropped from #7 to #11
    β–Ό-4

WBOApril 2012 vs March 2012

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Jayson VelezPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Marcel MeyerdiercksNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Jayson VelezFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1
  • IN flag
    Robert Kopa PalueUp one spot to #13
    β–²+1
  • PR flag
    Gamalier RodriguezUp one spot to #14
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Marcel MeyerdiercksDown one place to #11
    β–Ό-1