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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” February 2001

Official Featherweight rankings for February 2001.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2001
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for February 2001
Not available for February 2001
Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
Champion

1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
2Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–²+1
3Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–Ό-2Saudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–Ό-1
4South Africa flagPhillipe NdouMexico flagJuan M. Marquez
5Puerto Rico flagAngel VazquezMexico flagGuty EspadasNEW
6Country flagLewis WoodsPuerto Rico flagDaniel Sedaβ–Ό-1
7United States flagFreddie NorwoodMexico flagEnrique Sanchezβ–Ό-1
8Argentina flagJulio Pablo ChaconGhana flagNana Konaduβ–Ό-1
9Japan flagKengo NagashimaDominican Republic flagAntonio Diaz
10Country flagDaniel SedaPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+1
11India flagSoleh SundavaColombia flagVictor Poloβ–Ό-3
12Ghana flagNana KonaduUnited States flagFreddie Norwood
13
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagCassius Baloyi
14Dominican Republic flagAgapito SanchezSpain flagManuel Calvo Villahoz
15France flagCyril ThomasSouth Korea flagIn-Jin Chi

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 January 2001

WBAFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedUp one spot to #1
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloSlipped from #1 to #3
    β–Ό-2

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasNow ranked #5
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloDropped to #11
  • GB flag
    Gary ThornhillPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconUp one spot to #2
    β–²+1
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloNow #11 after #8 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouDown one place to #3
    β–Ό-1
  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1