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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2004

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2004.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2004WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2004RING
πŸ†Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Not available for January 2004
Not available for January 2004
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion
Not available for January 2004
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion

1Philippines flagManny PacquiaoUnited States flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+1
2South Korea flagIn-Jin ChiColombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1
3Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoMexico flagRocky Juarezβ–²+6
4United States flagDerrick GainerDenmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+3
5United Kingdom flagMichael BrodieUnited States flagJohnny Tapia
6Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraMexico flagMarco Antonio Barreraβ–Ό-5
7Denmark flagSpend AbaziMexico flagHumberto Sotoβ–²+3
8Colombia flagVictor PoloFrance flagCyril Thomas
9Colombia flagOscar LeonSweden flagSamuel Kebedeβ–²+4
10Armenia flagWilliam AbelyanUnited States flagPriest Smallsβ–²+1
11United States flagZahir RaheemMexico flagManuel Medina
12Mexico flagOrlando SalidoMexico flagHector Velazquezβ–Ό-8
13United States flagRicardo JuarezColombia flagOscar Leonβ–Ό-1
14Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasSpain flagMiguel Mallonβ–²+1
15Panama flagWhyber GarciaPuerto Rico flagDaniel Sedaβ–Ό-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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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There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagScott Harrison(previously Mexico flagManuel Medina)

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Samuel KebedeUp from #13 to #9
  • US flag
    Priest SmallsPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Rocky JuarezUp 6 places to #3
    β–²+6
  • SE flag
    Samuel KebedeUp 4 places to #9
    β–²+4
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziJumped from #7 to #4
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezFell from #4 to #12
    β–Ό-8
  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraDropped from #1 to #6
    β–Ό-5
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonDown one place to #13
    β–Ό-1