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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 1981

Featherweight rankings for January 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJanuary 1981
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Mexico flagSalvador Sanchez
Champion
1Panama flagEusebio Pedroza+1
2Puerto Rico flagWilfredo Gomez-1
3United States flagRuben Castillo
4United States flagRocky Lockridge
5Spain flagRoberto Castanon+1
6Guyana flagPatrick Ford-1
7Philippines flagNoel Arriesgado
8United States flagJuan Laporte
9Mexico flagFrancisco MezaNEW
10Australia flagPaul Ferreri

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 1981

RINGJanuary 1981 vs December 1980

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Francisco MezaNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Francisco MansoPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Eusebio PedrozaFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • ES flag
    Roberto CastanonUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Wilfredo GomezFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • GY flag
    Patrick FordSlipped a spot to #6
    -1