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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2004

Official Featherweight rankings for December 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBODecember 2004
πŸ†Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Not available for December 2004
Not available for December 2004
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion

1Philippines flagManny PacquiaoColombia flagVictor Polo
2Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoThailand flagTerdsak Jandaengβ–²+1
3United States flagDerrick GainerUnited Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–²+1
4Denmark flagSpend AbaziGuyana flagGairy St Clairβ–²+1
5Mexico flagHumberto SotoNEWDenmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1
6Colombia flagOscar LeonUnited Kingdom flagStephen FosterNEW
7Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasMexico flagHumberto Soto
8United States flagRicardo JuarezUnited States flagPriest Smalls
9Venezuela flagJorge LinaresNEWPuerto Rico flagShamir Reyes
10Japan flagOsamu SatoUnited States flagFrankie Archuletaβ–²+2
11Japan flagHiroyuki EnokiNEWUnited States flagRobert Guerreroβ–Ό-1
12United States flagDaniel MaldonadoMexico flagEdel Ruizβ–Ό-1
13Panama flagWhyber GarciaNicaragua flagLeonardo GonzalezNEW
14Brazil flagValdemir PereiraSpain flagMiguel Mallonβ–Ό-1
15Japan flagZaiki TakemotoBrazil flagValdemir Pereira

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 2004

WBADecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Humberto SotoEnters at #5
  • VE flag
    Jorge LinaresEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • GB flag
    Michael BrodiePreviously held #9

WBODecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Stephen FosterNow in the top 10 at #6
  • US flag
    Frankie ArchuletaPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinWas #2 last month
  • US flag
    Robert GuerreroNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Frankie ArchuletaUp to #10 from #12
    β–²+2
  • TH flag
    Terdsak JandaengFrom #3 to #2
    β–²+1
  • GB flag
    Nicky CookUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Robert GuerreroFrom #10 to #11
    β–Ό-1
  • MX flag
    Edel RuizDown one place to #12
    β–Ό-1
  • ES flag
    Miguel MallonSlipped a spot to #14
    β–Ό-1