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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2004

Featherweight rankings for January 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2004WBOJanuary 2004RINGJanuary 2004
🏆Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Scott HarrisonNEW
Champion
Manny Pacquiao
Champion
🏆Chris John
World Champion
1Manny PacquiaoWilliam Abelyan+1Juan Manuel Marquez
2In Jin ChiVictor Polo+1Marco Antonio Barrera
3Takashi KoshimotoRocky Juarez+6Scott Harrison
4Derrick GainerSpend Abazi+3Manuel Medina
5Michael BrodieJohnny TapiaJohnny Tapia
6Marco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera-5Derrick Gainer
7Spend AbaziHumberto Soto+3In Jin Chi
8Victor PoloCyril ThomasMichael Brodie
9Oscar LeonSamuel Kebede+4William Abelyan
10William AbelyanPriest Smalls+1Rocky Juarez
11Zahir RaheemManuel Medina-11
12Orlando SalidoHector Velazquez-8
13Ricardo JuarezOscar Leon-1
14Jose Cheo RojasMiguel Mallon+1
15Whyber GarciaDaniel Seda-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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WBOJanuary 2004 vs November 2003

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There is a new Champion: Scott Harrison(previously Manuel Medina)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hector VelazquezCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Rocky JuarezUp 6 places to #3
    +6
  • Samuel KebedeUp 4 places to #9
    +4
  • Spend AbaziJumped from #7 to #4
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Hector VelazquezFell from #4 to #12
    -8
  • Marco Antonio BarreraDropped from #1 to #6
    -5
  • Oscar LeonDown one place to #13
    -1

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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