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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - December 1997

Featherweight rankings for December 1997. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGDecember 1997
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1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
2Philippines flagLuisito Espinosa
3Puerto Rico flagWilfredo Vazquez
4Mexico flagHector LizarragaNEW
5United States flagKevin Kelleyโ–ผ-1
6Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquezโ–ผ-1
7United States flagAngel Vazquezโ–ผ-1
8United States flagDerrick Gainerโ–ผ-1
9United States flagOrlando Canizalesโ–ผ-1
10Colombia flagEver Beleno

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 Sรกnchez, 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 December 1997

RINGDecember 1997 vs November 1997

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Hector LizarragaNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Welcome NcitaLast ranked #9

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Kevin KelleySlipped a spot to #5
    โ–ผ-1
  • MX flag
    Juan Manuel MarquezSlipped a spot to #6
    โ–ผ-1
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezSlipped a spot to #7
    โ–ผ-1