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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2000

Official Featherweight rankings for December 2000.

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
RankWBADecember 2000WBCIBFWBODecember 2000
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for December 2000
Not available for December 2000
Vacant

1Colombia flagVictor PoloUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
2United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedHungary flagIstvan Kovacs
3Dominican Republic flagAntonio Diazβ–²+1
4South Africa flagPhillipe NdouSaudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–Ό-1
5Hungary flagIstvan KovacsArgentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–²+2
6Puerto Rico flagAngel VazquezMexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–Ό-1
7Country flagLewis WoodsPuerto Rico flagDaniel Sedaβ–²+1
8United States flagFreddie NorwoodMexico flagEnrique Sanchezβ–²+1
9Argentina flagJulio Pablo ChaconGhana flagNana Konaduβ–²+2
10Japan flagKengo NagashimaColombia flagVictor PoloNEW
11Country flagDaniel SedaUnited Kingdom flagGary Thornhillβ–Ό-1
12India flagSoleh SundavaPuerto Rico flagAngel VazquezNEW
13Mexico flagAntonio DiazUnited States flagFreddie NorwoodNEW
14
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagCassius BaloyiNEW
15Dominican Republic flagAgapito SanchezSpain flagManuel Calvo VillahozNEW

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 November 2000

WBODecember 2000 vs November 2000

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    Nana KonaduUp from #11 - now #9
  • CO flag
    Victor PoloNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Manuel MedinaWas #6 last month
  • GB flag
    Gary ThornhillDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconClimbed from #7 to #5
    β–²+2
  • GH flag
    Nana KonaduClimbed from #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • GB flag
    Gary ThornhillSlipped a spot to #11
    β–Ό-1