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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2003

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOAugust 2003
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for August 2003
Not available for August 2003
Mexico flagManteca Medina
Champion

1Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2South Korea flagIn-Jin ChiUnited States flagWilliam Abelyan
3Indonesia flagChris JohnColombia flagVictor Polo
4Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoMexico flagHector Velazquezβ–²+1
5United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieUnited States flagJohnny Tapiaβ–²+2
6Denmark flagSpend AbaziUnited Kingdom flagScott Harrison
7Colombia flagVictor PoloDenmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1
8Colombia flagOscar LeonFrance flagCyril Thomasβ–²+1
9Armenia flagWilliam AbelyanUnited States flagPriest SmallsNEW
10United States flagZahir RaheemMexico flagMarcos LiconaNEW
11Mexico flagOrlando SalidoSpain flagMiguel Mallon
12France flagCyril ThomasMexico flagHumberto Soto
13
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie
14Mexico flagRocky JuarezMexico flagIvan Valle
15South Africa flagBuyani BunguSpain flagManuel Calvo

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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There is a new Champion: Mexico flagManteca Medina(previously United Kingdom flagScott Harrison)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Priest SmallsInto the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Marcos LiconaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasLast ranked #4
  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • MX flag
    Manteca MedinaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaUp to #5 from #7
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1