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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - December 1931

Featherweight rankings for December 1931. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in December 1931.
RankRINGDecember 1931
🏆Battling Battalino
Champion
1Earl Mastro+1
2Fidel La Barba+3
3Kid Francis
4Eddie Shea+3
5Tommy Paul-1
6Claude Varner+2
7Nel Tarleton+2
8Johnny Pena+2
9Frankie WallaceNEW
10Varias MillingNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 1931

RINGDecember 1931 vs October 1931

Entered the top 10

  • Frankie WallaceNow ranked #9
  • Varias MillingNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Freddy MillerMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • Bushy GrahamLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • Fidel La BarbaNow #2 after being #5 last month
    +3
  • Eddie SheaJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Claude VarnerNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Tommy PaulSlipped a spot to #5
    -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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