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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - February 2001

Featherweight rankings for February 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBOFebruary 2001RINGFebruary 2001
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Istvan Kovacs
Champion
1Naseem Hamed+1Naseem HamedNaseem Hamed
3Victor Polo-2Julio Pablo Chacon+1Erik Morales
4Phillip NdouPhilippe Ndou-1Mbulelo Botile
5Angel VazquezJuan M. MarquezDerrick Gainer
6Lewis WoodsGuty Espadas JrNEWGuty Espadas Jr
7Freddie NorwoodDaniel Seda-1Johnny Tapia
8Julio Pablo ChaconEnrique Sanchez-1Fred Norwood
9Kengo NagashimaNana Konadu-1Juan Manuel Marquez
10Daniel SedaAntonio DiazManuel Medina
11Soleh SundavaAngel Vazquez+1Istvan Kovacs
12Nana KonaduVictor Polo-3
13
Vacant
Freddie Norwood
14Agapito SanchezCassius Baloyi
15Cyril ThomasManuel Calvo Villahoz
15In Jin Chi

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2001

WBAFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Biggest risers

  • Naseem HamedUp one spot to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor PoloSlipped from #1 to #3
    -2

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Guty Espadas JrNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Angel VazquezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Victor PoloDropped to #11
  • Gary ThornhillPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Julio Pablo ChaconUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor PoloNow #11 after being #8 last month
    -3
  • Philippe NdouDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Daniel SedaFrom #5 to #6
    -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 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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