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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - December 2005

Featherweight rankings for December 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC December 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2005IBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005RINGDecember 2005
🏆Chris John
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Vacant
1Juan Manuel Marquez
Vacant
Joan GuzmanJuan Manuel Marquez
2Jose Cheo Rojas
Vacant
Gairy St ClairIn Jin Chi
3Jorge Linares
Vacant
Nicky CookHumberto Soto
4Jose Pablo Estrella+1
Vacant
Jorge LinaresNEWRocky Juarez
5Hiroyuki Enoki+2
Vacant
Spend Abazi-1Scott Harrison
6Spend AbaziOrlando SalidoTerdsak Jandaeng-1Victor Polo
7Martin Honorio+1Spend AbaziStephen Foster-1Chris John
8Nicky Cook+2Gairy St ClairMarcos RamirezJoan Guzman
9Renan Acosta+2Jorge LinaresMartin Honorio+1Spend Abazi
10Ricardo JuarezNEWRocky JuarezJorge Solis-1Hiroyuki Enoki
11Gamaliel Diaz+1Nicky CookRoinet Caballero
12Elio Rojas+1
Vacant
Robert Guerrero-5
13Jason Litzau+2Victor PoloValdemir Pereira-1
14Takalani NdlovuGamaliel DiazPhatrakorb RakkietgymNEW
15Gairy St ClairNEWMartin HonorioGamaliel DiazNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Renan AcostaUp from #11 - now #9
  • Ricardo JuarezNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Takashi KoshimotoOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Derrick GainerPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Hiroyuki EnokiNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Nicky CookUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • Renan AcostaNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Jorge LinaresEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Robert GuerreroDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Martin HonorioClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Robert GuerreroDropped from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Spend AbaziFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Terdsak JandaengDown one place to #6
    -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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