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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2006

Official Featherweight rankings for December 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion
Not available for December 2006
Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Champion

1Venezuela flagJose Cheo Rojas
Vacant
United States flagSteve Luevano
2Venezuela flagJorge Linares
Vacant
United States flagMarcos Ramirez
3Japan flagHiroyuki Enoki
Vacant
Denmark flagSpend Abazi
4Argentina flagJuan Gerardo Cabreraβ–²+1United States flagRobert GuerreroMexico flagJorge Solis
5Mexico flagJose Hernandezβ–²+1Denmark flagSpend AbaziPanama flagRoinet Caballero
6United Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–²+1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–²+3
7Dominican Republic flagElio Rojasβ–²+1
Vacant
United States flagJason Litzauβ–²+1
8United States flagJose Aguinigaβ–²+1
Vacant
Venezuela flagJorge Linaresβ–Ό-1
9Puerto Rico flagMario Santiagoβ–²+1Mexico flagMartin HonorioDominican Republic flagElio Rojasβ–²+1
10South Africa flagThomas Mashabaβ–²+1
Vacant
Thailand flagTerdsak Jandaengβ–²+2
11Mexico flagJorge Solisβ–²+1Venezuela flagJorge LinaresUnited Kingdom flagDerry Mathewsβ–²+2
12United States flagSteve Luevanoβ–²+1
Vacant
Mexico flagGuadalupe Rosalesβ–²+2
13Thailand flagSaohin Condoβ–²+1United States flagMarcos RamirezNEWUkraine flagStanislav Merdovβ–²+2
14Mexico flagJuan Carlos Salgadoβ–²+1South Africa flagThomas Mashabaβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagMario SantiagoNEW
15Japan flagTakahiro AoNEWUnited States flagMario Santiagoβ–Ό-1Philippines flagJimrex Jacaβ–Ό-9

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 2006

WBADecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Thomas MashabaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Juan Gerardo CabreraFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Jose HernandezUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • GB flag
    Nicky CookUp one spot to #6
    β–²+1

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Thomas MashabaDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1
  • PR flag
    Mario SantiagoDown one place to #15
    β–Ό-1

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez(previously United Kingdom flagScott Harrison)

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Terdsak JandaengJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jimrex JacaNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Nicky CookImproved from #9 to #6
    β–²+3
  • TH flag
    Terdsak JandaengUp to #10 from #12
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Derry MathewsFrom #13 to #11
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Jimrex JacaDown 9 places to #15
    β–Ό-9
  • VE flag
    Jorge LinaresSlipped a spot to #8
    β–Ό-1