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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2018

Official Featherweight rankings for December 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFWBODecember 2018
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for December 2018
Not available for December 2018
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Puerto Rico flagJesus Rojas
World Champion
United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
Interim Champion

1Philippines flagJhack TeporaPhilippines flagGenesis Servania
2China flagCan XuUkraine flagOleg Malynovskyi
3Philippines flagGenesis ServaniaUnited States flagJessie Magdaleno
4United States flagTyler McCrearyUnited States flagJoet Gonzalez
5Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroPuerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velezβ–²+1
6Panama flagBrayan De GraciaMexico flagErick Ituarteβ–Ό-1
7Mongolia flagTugstsogt NyambayarNEWUnited Kingdom flagRyan Walsh
8United States flagJoseph DiazPhilippines flagMark Magsayoβ–²+2
9Dominican Republic flagHector Luis Garciaβ–²+1Australia flagNathaniel May
10Mexico flagHugo RuizNEWColombia flagMiguel Marriagaβ–²+1
11Mexico flagMiguel Floresβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagLuis Lebronβ–²+1
12United States flagJason Sanchezβ–²+1Qatar flagKid Galahadβ–²+1
13Ukraine flagArnold Khegaiβ–²+1Japan flagMusashi MoriNEW
14Colombia flagLuis Ruizβ–²+1Italy flagCarmine TommasoneNEW
15Argentina flagCarlos Jorge SardinezNEWUnited States flagJason Sanchez

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 2018

WBADecember 2018 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MN flag
    Tugstsogt NyambayarNow in the top 10 at #7
  • MX flag
    Hugo RuizNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shun KuboWas #7 last month
  • MX flag
    Edivaldo OrtegaWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Hector Luis GarciaClimbed a place to #9
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Miguel FloresUp one spot to #11
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Jason SanchezUp one spot to #12
    β–²+1

WBODecember 2018 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Miguel MarriagaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Richard PumicpicPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Mark MagsayoClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • PR flag
    Christopher Diaz-VelezFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    Miguel MarriagaClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Erick ItuarteSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1