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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - December 2004

Featherweight rankings for December 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2004WBODecember 2004RINGDecember 2004
🏆Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Manny Pacquiao
Champion
🏆Chris John
World Champion
1Manny PacquiaoVictor PoloJuan Manuel Marquez
2Takashi KoshimotoTerdsak Jandaeng+1Scott Harrison
3Derrick GainerNicky Cook+1In Jin Chi
4Spend AbaziGairy St Clair+1Rocky Juarez+1
5Humberto SotoNEWSpend Abazi+1Manuel Medina-1
6Oscar LeonStephen FosterNEWZahir Raheem
7Jose Cheo RojasHumberto SotoMichael Brodie
8Ricardo JuarezPriest SmallsChris John
9Jorge LinaresNEWShamir ReyesSpend Abazi
10Osamu SatoFrankie Archuleta+2Nicky Cook
11Hiroyuki EnokiNEWRobert Guerrero-1
12Daniel MaldonadoEdel Ruiz-1
13Whyber GarciaLeonardo GonzalezNEW
14Valdemir PereiraMiguel Mallon-1
15Zaiki TakemotoValdemir Pereira

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2004

WBADecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Humberto SotoEnters at #5
  • Jorge LinaresEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

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

WBODecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nedal HusseinWas #2 last month
  • Robert GuerreroNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Frankie ArchuletaUp to #10 from #12
    +2
  • Terdsak JandaengFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Nicky CookUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Robert GuerreroFrom #10 to #11
    -1
  • Edel RuizDown one place to #12
    -1
  • Miguel MallonSlipped a spot to #14
    -1

RINGDecember 2004 vs November 2004

Biggest risers

  • Rocky JuarezUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel MedinaDown one place 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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