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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - February 2003

Featherweight rankings for February 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2003WBOFebruary 2003RINGFebruary 2003
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraErik Morales
2Marco Antonio Barrera+1Naseem Hamed+1Juan Manuel Marquez+2
3Naseem Hamed+1William Abelyan+1Naseem Hamed-1
4In Jin Chi+1Guty Espadas Jr+1Derrick Gainer+1
5Antonio Cermeno+1Hector Velazquez+2Manuel Medina-2
6Chris John+2Victor PoloJohnny Tapia
7Takashi Koshimoto+2Wayne McCullough+1Frankie Toledo
8Michael BrodieNEWIvan Valle+1Scott Harrison
9Spend Abazi+1Spend Abazi+1Lehlo Ledwaba
10Victor Polo+1Miguel Mallon+1William Abelyan
11Oscar Leon+1Oscar Leon+4
12William Abelyan+1Angel Vazquez
13Zahir Raheem+1Manuel Espitia
14Cyril Thomas+1Frank Toledo
15Takalani NdlovuNEWMichael BrodieNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2003

WBAFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julio Pablo ChaconMoved up to Super Featherweight

Biggest risers

  • Chris JohnClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2
  • Takashi KoshimotoClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Marco Antonio BarreraClimbed a place to #2
    +1

WBOFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Miguel MallonPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan M. MarquezLast ranked #2

Biggest risers

  • Oscar LeonNow #11 after being #15 last month
    +4
  • Hector VelazquezNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Naseem HamedUp one spot to #2
    +1

RINGFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Biggest risers

  • Juan Manuel MarquezFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • Derrick GainerFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel MedinaFrom #3 to #5
    -2
  • Naseem HamedFrom #2 to #3
    -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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