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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2005

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2005RING
πŸ†Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Not available for January 2005
Not available for January 2005
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion
Not available for January 2005
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion

1Philippines flagManny PacquiaoColombia flagVictor Polo
2Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoThailand flagTerdsak Jandaeng
3United States flagDerrick GainerUnited Kingdom flagNicky Cook
4Denmark flagSpend AbaziGuyana flagGairy St Clair
5Mexico flagHumberto SotoDenmark flagSpend Abazi
6Venezuela flagJose Cheo Rojasβ–²+1United Kingdom flagStephen Foster
7Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–Ό-1Mexico flagHumberto Soto
8United States flagRicardo JuarezPuerto Rico flagShamir Reyesβ–²+1
9Venezuela flagJorge LinaresUnited States flagFrankie Archuletaβ–²+1
10Brazil flagValdemir Pereiraβ–²+4United States flagRobert Guerreroβ–²+1
11Japan flagHiroyuki EnokiMexico flagEdel Ruizβ–²+1
12United States flagDaniel MaldonadoNicaragua flagLeonardo Gonzalezβ–²+1
13Japan flagZaiki Takemotoβ–²+2Brazil flagValdemir Pereiraβ–²+2
14Panama flagWhyber Garciaβ–Ό-1Mexico flagJuan Carlos SalgadoNEW
15Mexico flagJorge SolisNEWSpain flagMiguel Mallonβ–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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Month-over-month changes since December 2004

WBAJanuary 2005 vs December 2004

Entered the top 10

  • BR flag
    Valdemir PereiraNow #10 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Osamu SatoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • BR flag
    Valdemir PereiraImproved from #14 to #10
    β–²+4
  • JP flag
    Zaiki TakemotoUp to #13 from #15
    β–²+2
  • VE flag
    Jose Cheo RojasFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • PA flag
    Whyber GarciaSlipped a spot to #14
    β–Ό-1

WBOJanuary 2005 vs December 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Robert GuerreroPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Priest SmallsPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • BR flag
    Valdemir PereiraNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    β–²+2
  • PR flag
    Shamir ReyesUp one spot to #8
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Frankie ArchuletaFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Miguel MallonFrom #14 to #15
    β–Ό-1