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Featherweight boxing rankings- February 1980

Featherweight boxing rankings archive for February 1980 across organizations. This page is the combined featherweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Featherweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC February 1980 rankings are not available.
RankRINGFebruary 1980
πŸ†Mexico flagSalvador Sanchez
Champion
1United States flagDanny Lopez+1
2Panama flagEusebio Pedroza-1
3United States flagReuben Castillo
4United States flagMike Ayala+1
5Nigeria flagEddie Ndukwu+1
6Argentina flagJuan Malvarez+1
7Spain flagRoberto Castanon-3
8United States flagRocky LockridgeNEW
9Panama flagHector Carrasquilla-1
10United States flagJuan LaporteNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since February 1980

RINGFebruary 1980 vs January 1980

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Rocky LockridgeInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Juan LaporteEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Rolando NavarreteOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Danny LopezFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • US flag
    Mike AyalaClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • NG flag
    Eddie NdukwuClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Roberto CastanonNow #7 after being #4 last month
    -3
  • PA flag
    Eusebio PedrozaFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • PA flag
    Hector CarrasquillaSlipped a spot to #9
    -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 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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