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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” February 2002

Official Featherweight rankings for February 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for February 2002
Not available for February 2002
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion

1Country flagDaniel Sedaβ–²+1Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
3United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–²+1United States flagJohnny Tapia
4Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraNEWUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–²+1
5Mexico flagJohnny Tapiaβ–²+2Mexico flagGuty Espadasβ–²+6
6Country flagLewis WoodsHungary flagIstvan Kovacs
7Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1United Kingdom flagGavin Reesβ–²+2
8South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+2United States flagWilliam Abelyanβ–Ό-1
9Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+2Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–Ό-1
10Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagVictor Santiago
11France flagCyril Thomasβ–²+2United Kingdom flagScott Harrisonβ–²+1
12Australia flagRobbie Pedenβ–²+2Dominican Republic flagHector Acero Sanchezβ–²+1
13United Kingdom flagScott Harrisonβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagFrank Toledoβ–²+1
14Colombia flagOscar LeonNEWMexico flagMiguel CasillasNEW
15Armenia flagWilliam AbelyanNEWColombia flagErnesto Grey

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 2002

WBAFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraEnters at #4
  • JP flag
    Takashi KoshimotoClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • JP flag
    Kengo NagashimaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Phillipe NdouMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaUp to #5 from #7
    β–²+2
  • KR flag
    In-Jin ChiUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Takashi KoshimotoFrom #11 to #9
    β–²+2

WBOFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasUp from #11 - now #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasImproved from #11 to #5
    β–²+6
  • GB flag
    Gavin ReesNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AM flag
    William AbelyanFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1
  • CO flag
    Victor PoloFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1