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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - August 2002

Featherweight rankings for August 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2002WBOAugust 2002RINGAugust 2002
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Marco Antonio BarreraNEW
Champion
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraErik Morales+1
3Marco Antonio BarreraJuan M. MarquezNaseem Hamed+1
4Naseem HamedNaseem HamedManuel Medina+1
5In Jin ChiHector Velazquez+1Johnny Tapia+1
6Antonio CermenoWilliam Abelyan-1Juan Manuel Marquez+1
7Lewis WoodsVictor PoloDerrick Gainer+1
8Chris John+2Mauricio JulioFrankie Toledo+1
9Takashi KoshimotoGuty Espadas JrJulio Pablo Chacon+1
10Spend Abazi+1Ivan Valle+1Lehlo LedwabaNEW
11Victor Polo-3Miguel Casillas+1Daniel Seda
12Oscar LeonFrank Toledo+1
13William Abelyan+2Wayne McCullough+1
14Zahir RaheemOscar LeonNEW
15Cyril Thomas-2Hector Acero Sanchez-5
15Victor Santiago

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Spend AbaziClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Victor PoloDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Chris JohnClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • William AbelyanFrom #15 to #13
    +2
  • Spend AbaziUp one spot to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor PoloNow #11 after being #8 last month
    -3
  • Cyril ThomasSlipped from #13 to #15
    -2

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Miguel CasillasPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hector Acero SanchezFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • Hector VelazquezClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Ivan ValleClimbed a place to #9
    +1
  • Miguel CasillasClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hector Acero SanchezNow #14 after being #9 last month
    -5
  • William AbelyanFrom #4 to #5
    -1

RINGAugust 2002 vs July 2002

🏆

There is a new Champion: Marco Antonio Barrera

Entered the top 10

  • Lehlo LedwabaNow in the top 10 at #9

Biggest risers

  • Erik MoralesUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Naseem HamedFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Manuel MedinaFrom #4 to #3
    +1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.