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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2016

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFAugust 2016WBOAugust 2016
πŸ†United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
Super Champion
Not available for August 2016
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Argentina flagJesus Andres Cuellar
World Champion

1Peru flagCarlos Zambrano
Vacant
Japan flagHiroshige Osawa
2Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Vacant
Poland flagKamil Laszczykβ–²+1
3Dominican Republic flagClaudio Marreroβ–²+3Argentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosColombia flagMiguel Marriagaβ–²+1
4Japan flagSatoshi Hosonoβ–Ό-1Japan flagSatoshi HosonoUnited Kingdom flagBen Jonesβ–²+1
5South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyekaβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonMexico flagCarlos Diaz Ramirezβ–²+1
6Mexico flagAbner Maresβ–Ό-1United States flagRonny RiosPuerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velezβ–²+1
7Panama flagBrayan De GraciaRomania flagViorel SimionUnited States flagJoseph Diazβ–²+1
8Ukraine flagOleg YefimovychUnited States flagJoseph DiazPhilippines flagMark Magsayoβ–²+1
9United States flagAbraham LopezMexico flagJorge LaraNamibia flagSakaria LukasNEW
10Mexico flagJorge LaraMexico flagLeo Santa CruzArgentina flagMatias Carlos Adrian Rueda
11United Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonUnited States flagEric HunterUkraine flagOleg Malynovskyi
12Thailand flagWiran SiththisobUnited States flagAbraham LopezUnited Kingdom flagIsaac Dogboe
13Australia flagLuke JacksonUkraine flagOleg YefimovychUnited Kingdom flagRyan Walsh
14United States flagJavier RodriguezNEWJapan flagHidenori OtakeUnited States flagGuy Robb
15Italy flagCarmine Tommasoneβ–Ό-1
Vacant
Philippines flagNeil John Tabanao

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 2016

WBAAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Claudio MarreroImproved from #6 to #3
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaSlipped a spot to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • MX flag
    Abner MaresFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1

WBOAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NA flag
    Sakaria LukasNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoWas #2 last month

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Kamil LaszczykUp one spot to #2
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    Miguel MarriagaUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • GB flag
    Ben JonesClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1