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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2006

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2006.

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 four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2006WBCIBFJanuary 2006WBOJanuary 2006
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion
Not available for January 2006
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1
Vacant
Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
2Venezuela flagJose Cheo Rojas
Vacant
Guyana flagGairy St Clair
3Venezuela flagJorge Linares
Vacant
Venezuela flagJorge Linaresβ–²+1
4Argentina flagJose Pablo Estrella
Vacant
United Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–Ό-1
5Japan flagHiroyuki Enoki
Vacant
Thailand flagTerdsak Jandaengβ–²+1
6Denmark flagSpend AbaziMexico flagOrlando SalidoDenmark flagSpend Abaziβ–Ό-1
7Mexico flagMartin HonorioDenmark flagSpend AbaziUnited Kingdom flagStephen Foster
8United Kingdom flagNicky CookVenezuela flagJorge Linaresβ–²+1United States flagMarcos Ramirez
9Panama flagRenan AcostaAustralia flagGairy St Clairβ–Ό-1Mexico flagMartin Honorio
10United States flagRicardo JuarezUnited States flagRocky JuarezPanama flagRoinet Caballeroβ–²+1
11Mexico flagGamaliel DiazUnited Kingdom flagNicky CookMexico flagJorge Solisβ–Ό-1
12Dominican Republic flagElio Rojas
Vacant
United States flagRobert Guerrero
13United States flagJason LitzauColombia flagVictor PoloBrazil flagValdemir Pereira
14South Africa flagTakalani NdlovuMexico flagGamaliel DiazThailand flagPhatrakorb Rakkietgym
15Australia flagGairy St ClairMexico flagMartin HonorioMexico flagGamaliel Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 2005

WBAJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Manuel MarquezWas #1 last month

IBFJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Jorge LinaresClimbed a place to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Gairy St ClairSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1

WBOJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Roinet CaballeroUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jorge SolisDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Jorge LinaresClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1
  • TH flag
    Terdsak JandaengFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • PA flag
    Roinet CaballeroFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Nicky CookDown one place to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • MX flag
    Jorge SolisDown one place to #11
    β–Ό-1