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Featherweight boxing rankings- August 1975

Featherweight boxing rankings archive for August 1975 across organizations. This page is the combined featherweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Featherweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC August 1975 rankings are not available.
RankRINGAugust 1975
🏆Nicaragua flagAlexis Arguello
Champion
1Mexico flagRuben Olivares
2Canada flagArt Hafey
3Japan flagRoyal Kobayashi
4Japan flagShig Fukuyama
5Italy flagElio Cotina
6South Africa flagArnold Taylor
7Argentina flagJose Casas+3
8Mexico flagFamosito GomezNEW
9Mexico flagRomeo Anaya-2
10United States flagDanny LopezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived August 1975.

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Month-over-month changes since August 1975

RINGAugust 1975 vs July 1975

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Famosito GomezNow in the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Danny LopezNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ronnie McGarveyMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • VE flag
    Lionel HernandezWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Jose CasasImproved from #10 to #7
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Romeo AnayaDown to #9 from #7
    -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.

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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