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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - February 1987

Featherweight rankings for February 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1987
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Venezuela flagAntonio EsparragozaNEW
Champion
1Ghana flagAzumah Nelson
2United States flagSteve Cruz-2
3Ireland flagBarry McGuigan-1
4Puerto Rico flagAntonio Rivera-1
5United States flagCalvin Grove-1
6United States flagBernard Taylor
7Mexico flagMarcos Villasana-2
8Panama flagJose Marmolejo
9South Korea flagKi Yung Chung
10Mexico flagMauro GutierrezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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There is a new Champion: Venezuela flagAntonio Esparragoza(previously United States flagSteve Cruz)

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Mauro GutierrezInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jackie BeardOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • VE flag
    Antonio EsparragozaLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Marcos VillasanaFrom #5 to #7
    -2
  • IE flag
    Barry McGuiganSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • PR flag
    Antonio RiveraFrom #3 to #4
    -1