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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2002

Official Featherweight rankings for December 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBODecember 2002
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for December 2002
Not available for December 2002
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
3Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
4United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedUnited States flagWilliam Abelyan
5South Korea flagIn-Jin ChiMexico flagGuty Espadasβ–²+2
6Venezuela flagAntonio CermenoColombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+5
7Country flagLewis WoodsMexico flagHector Velazquezβ–Ό-2
8Indonesia flagChris JohnUnited Kingdom flagWayne McCulloughNEW
9Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoMexico flagIvan Valleβ–Ό-1
10Denmark flagSpend AbaziDenmark flagSpend AbaziNEW
11Colombia flagVictor PoloSpain flagMiguel Mallonβ–Ό-1
12Colombia flagOscar LeonPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez
13Armenia flagWilliam AbelyanColombia flagMauricio Julioβ–Ό-7
14United States flagZahir RaheemPuerto Rico flagFrank Toledoβ–Ό-1
15France flagCyril ThomasColombia flagOscar Leonβ–Ό-6

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 2002

WBODecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloClimbed from #11 up to #6
  • GB flag
    Wayne McCulloughNow ranked #8
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Mauricio JulioFell to #13
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonDown to #15
  • ES flag
    Miguel MallonDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloNow #6 after #11 last month
    β–²+5
  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Mauricio JulioNow #13 after #6 last month
    β–Ό-7
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonDropped from #9 to #15
    β–Ό-6
  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezSlipped from #5 to #7
    β–Ό-2