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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2001

Featherweight rankings for January 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBOJanuary 2001RINGJanuary 2001
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Istvan KovacsNEW
Champion
1Victor PoloNaseem HamedNaseem Hamed
2Naseem HamedPhilippe Ndou+2Erik Morales
4Phillip NdouJulio Pablo Chacon+2Mbulelo Botile+7
5Angel Vazquez+1Juan M. Marquez+2Derrick Gainer
6Lewis Woods+1Daniel Seda+2Guty Espadas Jr
7Freddie Norwood+1Enrique Sanchez+2Johnny Tapia
8Julio Pablo Chacon+1Nana Konadu+2Fred Norwood
9Kengo Nagashima+1Victor Polo+2Juan Manuel Marquez
10Daniel Seda+1Antonio Diaz-6Manuel Medina
11Soleh Sundava+1Gary Thornhill+1Istvan KovacsNEW
12Nana KonaduNEWAngel Vazquez+1
13
Vacant
Freddie Norwood+1
14Agapito Sanchez+1Cassius Baloyi+1
15Cyril ThomasNEWManuel Calvo Villahoz+1
15In Jin ChiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Daniel SedaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Istvan KovacsPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Lewis WoodsClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Freddie NorwoodClimbed a place to #7
    +1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

🏆

There is a new Champion: Istvan Kovacs

Entered the top 10

  • Gary ThornhillClimbed from #11 up to #10

Biggest risers

  • Philippe NdouClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Julio Pablo ChaconUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Juan M. MarquezUp to #4 from #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio DiazDown 6 places to #9
    -6

RINGJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Istvan KovacsInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Paul IngleLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • Mbulelo BotileUp 7 places to #3
    +7

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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