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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - February 1931

Featherweight rankings for February 1931. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in February 1931.
RankRINGFebruary 1931
🏆Battling Battalino
Champion
1Kid FrancisNEW
2Eddie Shea-1
3Fidel La Barba-1
4Kid Chocolate-1
5Earl Mastro-1
6Claude VarnerNEW
7Tommy Paul-2
8Bushy Graham-2
9Johnny Datto-2
10Bud Taylor-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 1931

RINGFebruary 1931 vs January 1931

Entered the top 10

  • Kid FrancisNow ranked #1
  • Claude VarnerNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jimmy SlavinLast ranked #9
  • Lew FeldmanPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • Tommy PaulNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2
  • Bushy GrahamFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Johnny DattoFrom #7 to #9
    -2

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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