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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2001

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2001.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2001
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for January 2001
Not available for January 2001
Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
Champion

1Colombia flagVictor PoloUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
2United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedSaudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–²+2
3Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–²+2
4South Africa flagPhillipe NdouMexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–²+2
5Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagDaniel Sedaβ–²+2
6Country flagLewis Woodsβ–²+1Mexico flagEnrique Sanchezβ–²+2
7United States flagFreddie Norwoodβ–²+1Ghana flagNana Konaduβ–²+2
8Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–²+1Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+2
9Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+1Dominican Republic flagAntonio Diazβ–Ό-6
10Country flagDaniel Sedaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagGary Thornhillβ–²+1
11India flagSoleh Sundavaβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+1
12Ghana flagNana KonaduNEWUnited States flagFreddie Norwoodβ–²+1
13
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagCassius Baloyiβ–²+1
14Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchezβ–²+1Spain flagManuel Calvo Villahozβ–²+1
15France flagCyril ThomasNEWSouth Korea flagIn-Jin ChiNEW

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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WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Lewis WoodsClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Freddie NorwoodClimbed a place to #7
    β–²+1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Gary ThornhillClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouClimbed from #4 to #2
    β–²+2
  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconUp to #3 from #5
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazDown 6 places to #9
    β–Ό-6