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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2005

Featherweight rankings for January 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2005WBOJanuary 2005RINGJanuary 2005
🏆Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Manny Pacquiao
Champion
🏆Chris John
World Champion
1Manny PacquiaoVictor PoloJuan Manuel Marquez
2Takashi KoshimotoTerdsak JandaengScott Harrison
3Derrick GainerNicky CookIn Jin Chi
4Spend AbaziGairy St ClairRocky Juarez
5Humberto SotoSpend AbaziManuel Medina
6Jose Cheo Rojas+1Stephen FosterZahir Raheem
7Oscar Leon-1Humberto SotoMichael Brodie
8Ricardo JuarezShamir Reyes+1Chris John
9Jorge LinaresFrankie Archuleta+1Spend Abazi
10Valdemir Pereira+4Robert Guerrero+1Nicky Cook
11Hiroyuki EnokiEdel Ruiz+1
12Daniel MaldonadoLeonardo Gonzalez+1
13Zaiki Takemoto+2Valdemir Pereira+2
14Whyber Garcia-1Juan Carlos SalgadoNEW
15Jorge SolisNEWMiguel Mallon-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2004

WBAJanuary 2005 vs December 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Valdemir PereiraNow #10 (was #14)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Osamu SatoPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Valdemir PereiraImproved from #14 to #10
    +4
  • Zaiki TakemotoUp to #13 from #15
    +2
  • Jose Cheo RojasFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Oscar LeonFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Whyber GarciaSlipped a spot to #14
    -1

WBOJanuary 2005 vs December 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Robert GuerreroPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Priest SmallsPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Valdemir PereiraNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    +2
  • Shamir ReyesUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Frankie ArchuletaFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Miguel MallonFrom #14 to #15
    -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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