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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - February 2002

Featherweight rankings for February 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2002WBOFebruary 2002RINGFebruary 2002
🏆
Vacant
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Vacant
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Daniel Seda+1Marco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
3Naseem Hamed+1Juan M. MarquezErik Morales
4Marco Antonio BarreraNEWJohnny TapiaNaseem Hamed
5Johnny Tapia+2Naseem Hamed+1Johnny Tapia
6Lewis WoodsGuty Espadas Jr+6Derrick Gainer
7Victor Polo+1Istvan KovacsManuel Medina
8In Jin Chi+2Gavin Rees+2Juan Manuel Marquez
9Takashi Koshimoto+2William Abelyan-1Frankie Toledo
10Kengo Nagashima+2Victor Polo-1Julio Pablo ChaconNEW
11Cyril Thomas+2Victor SantiagoMbulelo Botile-1
12Robbie Peden+2Scott Harrison+1
13Scott Harrison+2Hector Acero Sanchez+1
14Oscar LeonNEWFrank Toledo+1
15William AbelyanNEWMiguel CasillasNEW
15Ernesto Grey

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2002

WBAFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Phillip NdouMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • Istvan KovacsPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Johnny TapiaUp to #5 from #7
    +2
  • In Jin ChiClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Takashi KoshimotoFrom #11 to #9
    +2

WBOFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Guty Espadas JrClimbed from #11 up to #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Philippe NdouPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • Guty Espadas JrNow #5 after being #11 last month
    +6
  • Gavin ReesNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Naseem HamedUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • William AbelyanFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Victor PoloFrom #8 to #9
    -1

RINGFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Julio Pablo ChaconInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • William AbelyanOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • Mbulelo BotileDown one place to #10
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.