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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2000

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2000.

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
RankWBAAugust 2000WBCIBFWBOAugust 2000
πŸ†United States flagFreddie Norwood
World Champion
Not available for August 2000
Not available for August 2000
United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
Champion

1
Vacant
Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
2Colombia flagVictor PoloPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+2
3Argentina flagJulio Pablo ChaconDominican Republic flagAntonio Diazβ–²+3
4United States flagDerrick GainerMexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–²+1
5Puerto Rico flagAngel VazquezArgentina flagJulio Pablo ChaconNEW
6Saudi Arabia flagPhilippe NdouNEW
7South Africa flagPhillipe NdouMexico flagManuel MedinaNEW
8Hungary flagIstvan KovacsGhana flagNana Konaduβ–²+2
9Ghana flagNana Konaduβ–Ό-3China flagCarlos Uribe
10United States flagKevin Kellyβ–²+2United Kingdom flagGary Thornhillβ–²+1
11Country flagLewis Woodsβ–²+2Mexico flagEnrique Sanchezβ–²+1
12Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+2Mexico flagJuan C. Ramirezβ–Ό-10
13Mexico flagAntonio Diazβ–²+2
14Dominican Republic flagAgapito SanchezNEW
15
Vacant

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 July 2000

WBAAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Kevin KellyUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Augie SanchezLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Kevin KellyFrom #12 to #10
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Lewis WoodsClimbed from #13 to #11
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Kengo NagashimaFrom #14 to #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • GH flag
    Nana KonaduDown 3 places to #9
    β–Ό-3

WBOAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconInto the top 10 at #5
  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouNow in the top 10 at #6
  • MX flag
    Manuel MedinaInto the top 10 at #7
  • GB flag
    Gary ThornhillClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan C. RamirezCurrently at #12
  • US flag
    Radford BeasleyWas #3 last month
  • US flag
    Augie SanchezWas #7 last month
  • US flag
    Willie JorrinOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazUp 3 places to #3
    β–²+3
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezUp to #2 from #4
    β–²+2
  • GH flag
    Nana KonaduUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Juan C. RamirezFell from #2 to #12
    β–Ό-10