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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2023

Official Featherweight rankings for August 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFAugust 2023WBOAugust 2023
πŸ†United Kingdom flagLeigh Wood
World Champion
Not available for August 2023
Mexico flagLuis Alberto Lopez
Champion
Cuba flagRobeisy Ramirez
Champion

1Uzbekistan flagOtabek KholmatovJapan flagReiya AbeUnited States flagJoet Gonzalez
2United States flagRaymond Ford
Vacant
Ukraine flagArnold Khegai
3Japan flagReiya AbeUnited States flagRaymond Fordβ–²+1Mexico flagSergio Chirino Sanchez
4Argentina flagMirco CuelloUnited Kingdom flagNick Ballβ–²+1Japan flagReiya Abe
5Japan flagTomoki KamedaNEWJapan flagTomoki KamedaNEWUnited States flagStephen FultonNEW
6Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo Nunezβ–Ό-1Ukraine flagArnold Khegaiβ–²+1United Kingdom flagIsaac Dogboeβ–Ό-1
7United Kingdom flagJosh Warringtonβ–Ό-1Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo Nunezβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNick Ball
8United States flagDominique Jamar Francisβ–Ό-1South Africa flagLerato Dlaminiβ–²+4Mexico flagMauricio LaraNEW
9Panama flagAnselmo Morenoβ–Ό-1Argentina flagHector Andres SosaUnited States flagRaymond Fordβ–Ό-1
10Mexico flagMauricio LaraIreland flagMichael ConlanNEWMexico flagBrandon Leon Benitezβ–Ό-1
11United States flagRuben VillaUnited States flagRuben VillaUnited States flagRuben Villaβ–Ό-1
12United States flagVictor MoralesUnited States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–²+1Italy flagMauro Forte
13Ukraine flagArnold KhegaiMexico flagBrandon Leon Benitezβ–²+1Uzbekistan flagOtabek Kholmatov
14United Kingdom flagHopey Priceβ–²+1South Africa flagAzinga FuzileNEWJapan flagToshiki Shimomachi
15Dominican Republic flagLuis Moncion VenturaNEWUzbekistan flagOtabek KholmatovNEWArgentina flagAlberto Ezequiel Melian

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 2023

WBAAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tomoki KamedaNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joet GonzalezLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Hopey PriceUp one spot to #14
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Luis Reynaldo NunezFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Dominique Jamar FrancisSlipped a spot to #8
    β–Ό-1

IBFAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Tomoki KamedaNow ranked #5
  • ZA flag
    Lerato DlaminiJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • IE flag
    Michael ConlanNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonPreviously held #3
  • JP flag
    Toshiki ShimomachiLast ranked #6
  • US flag
    Edward VazquezOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Lerato DlaminiNow #8 after #12 last month
    β–²+4
  • US flag
    Raymond FordClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1
  • GB flag
    Nick BallUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1

WBOAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Stephen FultonNow ranked #5
  • MX flag
    Mauricio LaraEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonPreviously held #6
  • US flag
    Ruben VillaJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Isaac DogboeDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Raymond FordSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1
  • MX flag
    Brandon Leon BenitezSlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1