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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - August 1987

Featherweight rankings for August 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGAugust 1987
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Venezuela flagAntonio Esparragoza
Champion

1Ghana flagAzumah NelsonNEW
2United States flagSteve Cruz
3United States flagCalvin Grove
4Australia flagJeff Fenech
5United States flagLouie Espinoza
6Country flagBarry McGuigan
7Puerto Rico flagVictor Callejas
8Country flagHector Lopezβ–²+1
9Country flagMarcos Villasanaβ–Ό-1
10Puerto Rico flagAntonio Rivera

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 August 1987

RINGAugust 1987 vs July 1987

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Azumah NelsonNow in the top 10 at #1

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Hector LopezClimbed a place to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

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    Marcos VillasanaSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1