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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 1987

Featherweight rankings for January 1987. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJanuary 1987
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Not available for January 1987
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United States flagSteve Cruz
Champion

1
2Country flagBarry McGuigan
3Puerto Rico flagAntonio Rivera
4United States flagCalvin GroveNEW
5Mexico flagMarcos Villasanaโ–ผ-1
6Country flagBernard Taylorโ–ผ-1
7Country flagJackie Beardโ–ผ-1
8
9South Korea flagKiyung Chungโ–ผ-1
10Venezuela flagAntonio Esparragozaโ–ผ-1

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 Sรกnchez, 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 1987

RINGJanuary 1987 vs December 1986

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Calvin GroveNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GH flag
    Azumah NelsonOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • PA flag
    Jose MarmolejosWas #7 last month

Biggest fallers

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    Marcos VillasanaSlipped a spot to #5
    โ–ผ-1
  • US flag
    Bernard TaylorDown one place to #6
    โ–ผ-1
  • US flag
    Jackie BeardFrom #6 to #7
    โ–ผ-1