Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

Β© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠HomeπŸ“ŠRankingsπŸ”SearchπŸ†Champions

Featherweight Boxing Rankings - August 2002

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2002.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAAugust 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002RING
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Not available for August 2002

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
3Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
4United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedMexico flagHector Velazquezβ–²+1
5South Korea flagIn-Jin ChiUnited States flagWilliam Abelyanβ–Ό-1
6Venezuela flagAntonio CermenoColombia flagVictor Polo
7Country flagLewis WoodsColombia flagMauricio Julio
8Indonesia flagChris Johnβ–²+2Mexico flagGuty Espadas
9Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoMexico flagIvan Valleβ–²+1
10Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1Mexico flagMiguel Casillasβ–²+1
11Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–Ό-3Puerto Rico flagFrank Toledoβ–²+1
12Colombia flagOscar LeonUnited Kingdom flagWayne McCulloughβ–²+1
13Armenia flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+2Colombia flagOscar LeonNEW
14United States flagZahir RaheemDominican Republic flagHector Acero Sanchezβ–Ό-5
15France flagCyril Thomasβ–Ό-2Puerto Rico flagVictor Santiago

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Report an error

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.

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

Keep exploring

πŸ†World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

πŸ“ˆRanking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

πŸ“†Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

πŸ”€Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

πŸ₯ŠBrowse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

πŸ›οΈOrganizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

πŸ”Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since July 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Chris JohnClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • AM flag
    William AbelyanFrom #15 to #13
    β–²+2
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloNow #11 after being #8 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • FR flag
    Cyril ThomasSlipped from #13 to #15
    β–Ό-2

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Miguel CasillasPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    Hector Acero SanchezFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Ivan ValleClimbed a place to #9
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Miguel CasillasClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Hector Acero SanchezNow #14 after being #9 last month
    β–Ό-5
  • AM flag
    William AbelyanFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1