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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - August 2005

Featherweight rankings for August 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2005WBOAugust 2005RINGAugust 2005
🏆Chris John
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Vacant
1Juan Manuel MarquezTerdsak Jandaeng+1Juan Manuel Marquez
2Jose Cheo RojasJoan GuzmanNEWIn Jin Chi
3Takashi KoshimotoGairy St Clair+1Humberto SotoNEW
4Jorge LinaresManny PacquiaoNEWRocky Juarez-1
5Spend Abazi+1Nicky Cook-2Scott Harrison-1
6Jose Pablo Estrella+3Spend Abazi-1Victor Polo-1
7Valdemir Pereira+3Stephen Foster-1Manuel Medina-1
8Derrick GainerJohnny TapiaNEWChris John-1
9Hiroyuki Enoki+2Humberto Soto-2Spend Abazi-1
10Jorge Solis+3Robert GuerreroNicky Cook-1
11Nicky Cook+3Valdemir Pereira+1
12Robert GuerreroNEWMarcos RamirezNEW
13Elio RojasNEWJuan Carlos Salgado+1
14Takalani NdlovuNEWOscar LeonNEW
15Nedal HusseinRoinet CaballeroNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2005

WBAAugust 2005 vs July 2005

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manny PacquiaoMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • Oscar LeonMoved up to Super Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • Jose Pablo EstrellaJumped from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Valdemir PereiraNow #7 after being #10 last month
    +3
  • Jorge SolisImproved from #13 to #10
    +3

WBOAugust 2005 vs July 2005

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • Terdsak JandaengFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Gairy St ClairFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Valdemir PereiraFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Nicky CookNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2
  • Humberto SotoFrom #7 to #9
    -2
  • Spend AbaziDown one place to #6
    -1

RINGAugust 2005 vs July 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Humberto SotoEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hiroyuki EnokiLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Rocky JuarezDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Scott HarrisonDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Victor PoloDown one place to #6
    -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.

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