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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2017

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFJanuary 2017WBOJanuary 2017
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for January 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Mexico flagAbner Mares
World Champion

1Peru flagCarlos ZambranoArgentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosColombia flagMiguel Marriaga
2United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
Vacant
United States flagJoseph Diazβ–²+2
3Dominican Republic flagClaudio Marreroβ–²+1United Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonPoland flagKamil Laszczyk
4South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyekaβ–²+1United States flagRonny RiosMexico flagCarlos Diaz Ramirezβ–Ό-2
5Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–²+1Romania flagViorel SimionPuerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velez
6United Kingdom flagScott Quiggβ–²+2United States flagJoseph DiazPhilippines flagMark Magsayo
7Panama flagBrayan De GraciaMexico flagJorge LaraArgentina flagMatias Carlos Adrian Rueda
8United States flagAbraham Lopezβ–²+1Japan flagSatoshi Hosonoβ–²+1Ukraine flagOleg Malynovskyi
9Italy flagCarmine Tommasoneβ–²+2United States flagAbraham Lopezβ–²+1Namibia flagSakaria Lukas
10Australia flagJoel BrunkerNEWJapan flagHidenori Otakeβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMarco McCullough
11Thailand flagWiran Siththisobβ–²+1Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–Ό-3United Kingdom flagBen Jones
12United States flagJavier Rodriguezβ–²+1Denmark flagDennis CeylanUnited States flagRonny Rios
13Dominican Republic flagYohan Vasquezβ–²+1Qatar flagKid Galahadβ–²+1Brazil flagAdeilson Dos Santosβ–²+2
14Ecuador flagJulio CortezNEWUnited States flagEric Hunterβ–Ό-1Denmark flagDennis Ceylan
15Colombia flagDeiner BerrioUnited States flagDaniel FrancoPuerto Rico flagJesus M. Rojasβ–Ό-2

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 2016

WBAJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

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There is a new Super Champion: Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz(previously United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton)

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Carmine TommasoneClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • AU flag
    Joel BrunkerEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jesus Andres CuellarMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • MX flag
    Leo Santa CruzOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • CO flag
    Miguel MarriagaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Scott QuiggUp to #6 from #8
    β–²+2
  • IT flag
    Carmine TommasoneNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    β–²+2
  • DO flag
    Claudio MarreroClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1

IBFJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hidenori OtakePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoClimbed a place to #8
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Abraham LopezFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1
  • JP flag
    Hidenori OtakeUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychDown 3 places to #11
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    Eric HunterDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1

WBOJanuary 2017 vs December 2016

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Joseph DiazNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    β–²+2
  • BR flag
    Adeilson Dos SantosUp to #13 from #15
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Carlos Diaz RamirezNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    β–Ό-2
  • PR flag
    Jesus M. RojasSlipped from #13 to #15
    β–Ό-2