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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” February 2003

Official Featherweight rankings for February 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2003
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for February 2003
Not available for February 2003
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barreraβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–²+1
3United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–²+1United States flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+1
4South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+1Mexico flagGuty Espadasβ–²+1
5Venezuela flagAntonio Cermenoβ–²+1Mexico flagHector Velazquezβ–²+2
6Indonesia flagChris Johnβ–²+2Colombia flagVictor Polo
7Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+2United Kingdom flagWayne McCulloughβ–²+1
8United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieNEWMexico flagIvan Valleβ–²+1
9Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1
10Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1Spain flagMiguel Mallonβ–²+1
11Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–²+1Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–²+4
12Armenia flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez
13United States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+1Colombia flagManuel Espitia
14France flagCyril Thomasβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagFrank Toledo
15South Africa flagTakalani NdlovuNEWUnited Kingdom flagMichael BrodieNEW

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 2003

WBAFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Michael BrodieInto the top 10 at #8
  • CO flag
    Victor PoloPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconMoved up to Super Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Chris JohnClimbed from #8 to #6
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Takashi KoshimotoClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1

WBOFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • ES flag
    Miguel MallonPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezLast ranked #2

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonNow #11 after #15 last month
    β–²+4
  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedUp one spot to #2
    β–²+1