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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2005

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFWBOAugust 2005
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion
Not available for August 2005
Not available for August 2005
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1Mexico flagJuan Manuel MarquezThailand flagTerdsak Jandaengβ–²+1
2Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasDominican Republic flagJoan GuzmanNEW
3Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoGuyana flagGairy St Clairβ–²+1
4Venezuela flagJorge LinaresPhilippines flagManny PacquiaoNEW
5Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–Ό-2
6Argentina flagJose Pablo Estrellaβ–²+3Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–Ό-1
7Brazil flagValdemir Pereiraβ–²+3United Kingdom flagStephen Fosterβ–Ό-1
8United States flagDerrick GainerUnited States flagJohnny TapiaNEW
9Japan flagHiroyuki Enokiβ–²+2Mexico flagHumberto Sotoβ–Ό-2
10Mexico flagJorge Solisβ–²+3United States flagRobert Guerrero
11United Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–²+3Brazil flagValdemir Pereiraβ–²+1
12United States flagRobert GuerreroNEWUnited States flagMarcos RamirezNEW
13Dominican Republic flagElio RojasNEWMexico flagJuan Carlos Salgadoβ–²+1
14South Africa flagTakalani NdlovuNEWColombia flagOscar LeonNEW
15Australia flagNedal HusseinPanama flagRoinet CaballeroNEW

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 2005

WBAAugust 2005 vs July 2005

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hiroyuki EnokiClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • MX flag
    Jorge SolisJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Manny PacquiaoMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonMoved up to Super Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Jose Pablo EstrellaJumped from #9 to #6
    β–²+3
  • BR flag
    Valdemir PereiraNow #7 after #10 last month
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Jorge SolisImproved from #13 to #10
    β–²+3

WBOAugust 2005 vs July 2005

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanEnters at #2
  • PH flag
    Manny PacquiaoNow in the top 10 at #4
  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • PR flag
    Shamir ReyesLast ranked #8
  • US flag
    Frankie ArchuletaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • TH flag
    Terdsak JandaengFrom #2 to #1
    β–²+1
  • AU flag
    Gairy St ClairFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • BR flag
    Valdemir PereiraFrom #12 to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Nicky CookNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    β–Ό-2
  • MX flag
    Humberto SotoFrom #7 to #9
    β–Ό-2
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1