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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2001

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2001.

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 2001WBCIBFWBOAugust 2001
πŸ†
Vacant
Not available for August 2001
Not available for August 2001
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion

1Country flagDaniel Sedaβ–²+2Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
3Mexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–²+1
4Colombia flagVictor PoloSaudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–Ό-1
5South Africa flagPhillipe NdouUnited States flagAugie Sanchez
6Country flagLewis WoodsHungary flagIstvan Kovacs
7Mexico flagJohnny TapiaUnited States flagWilliam Abelyan
8Panama flagArmando CordobaMexico flagEnrique Sanchez
9Puerto Rico flagAngel VazquezPuerto Rico flagVictor Santiago
10Hungary flagIstvan KovacsMexico flagGuty Espadas
11Venezuela flagAntonio CermenoUnited Kingdom flagGavin Rees
12South Korea flagIn-Jin ChiColombia flagVictor Polo
13Japan flagKengo NagashimaPuerto Rico flagDaniel Seda
14India flagSoleh SundavaPanama flagArmando Cordobaβ–²+1
15France flagCyril ThomasPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–Ό-1

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 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaClimbed from #3 to #1
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedDown one place to #2
    β–Ό-1

WBOAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • PA flag
    Armando CordobaFrom #15 to #14
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezSlipped a spot to #15
    β–Ό-1