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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2013

Featherweight rankings for January 2013. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC January 2013 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2013IBFJanuary 2013WBOJanuary 2013RINGJanuary 2013
🏆Chris John
Super Champion
Billy Dib
Champion
Orlando Salido
Champion
Mikey GarciaNEW
Champion
🏆Nicholas Walters
World Champion
1Javier FortunaMauricio Munoz+1Miguel Angel GarciaChris John+1
2Claudio Marrero
Vacant
Orlando CruzDaniel Ponce De Leon+2
3Gary Allen Russell JrAlexander Miskirtchian+4Joel BrunkerOrlando Salido-2
4Alberto GarzaNEWRey Bautista+1Rey BautistaBilly Dib+1
5Jesus Andres CuellarDaud Yordan+1Juan Manuel LopezJhonny Gonzalez+1
6Satoshi HosonoSofiane Takoucht+2Hiroshige OsawaJuan Manuel Lopez+1
7Oleg YefimovychClaudio Marrero+2Vyacheslav GusevCelestino Caballero+1
8Andreas EvensenJoel Brunker+3Gary Allen Russell JrDaud Yordan+1
9Carlos ZambranoYoandris Salinas+1Kamil LaszczykNicholas Walters+1
10Patrick HylandOrlando SalidoNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Chonlatarn PiriyapinyoJavier FortunaNEW
11Joel BrunkerEvgeny Gradovich+1Jayson Velez
12Chonlatarn PiriyapinyoChonlatarn PiriyapinyoNEWJun Doliguez
13Daulis PrescottOscar Escandon+1Lee Selby
14Alexander MiskirtchianCarlos Zambrano+1Marcel Meyerdiercks
15Miguel ZamudioNEWMauricio Javier Munoz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2012

WBAJanuary 2013 vs December 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Alberto GarzaNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alberto RosselMoved down to Light Flyweight

IBFJanuary 2013 vs December 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Orlando SalidoNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis FrancoPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • Alexander MiskirtchianNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Joel BrunkerFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Sofiane TakouchtUp one spot to #6
    +1

RINGJanuary 2013 vs December 2012

🏆

There is a new Champion: Mikey Garcia

Entered the top 10

  • Javier FortunaNow ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Daniel Ponce De LeonClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Chris JohnFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Billy DibFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Orlando SalidoSlipped from #1 to #3
    -2

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.