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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - August 2001

Featherweight rankings for August 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2001WBOAugust 2001RINGAugust 2001
🏆
Vacant
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Daniel Seda+2Marco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
2Naseem Hamed-1Naseem HamedNaseem Hamed
4Victor PoloJuan M. Marquez+1Erik Morales
5Phillip NdouPhilippe Ndou-1Johnny Tapia+1
6Lewis WoodsAugie SanchezDerrick Gainer+1
7Johnny TapiaIstvan KovacsFrankie Toledo+1
8Armando CordobaWilliam AbelyanMbulelo Botile+1
9Angel VazquezEnrique SanchezWilliam AbelyanNEW
10Istvan KovacsVictor SantiagoGuty Espadas Jr-5
11Antonio CermenoGuty Espadas JrJuan Manuel Marquez
12In Jin ChiGavin Rees
13Kengo NagashimaVictor Polo
14Soleh SundavaDaniel Seda
15Cyril ThomasArmando Cordoba+1
15Angel Vazquez-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Biggest risers

  • Daniel SedaClimbed from #3 to #1
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Naseem HamedDown one place to #2
    -1

WBOAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Biggest risers

  • Juan M. MarquezUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Armando CordobaFrom #15 to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Philippe NdouSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Angel VazquezSlipped a spot to #15
    -1

RINGAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • William AbelyanNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fred NorwoodLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Johnny TapiaClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Derrick GainerFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Frankie ToledoFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Guty Espadas JrNow #9 after being #4 last month
    -5

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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