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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - January 2018

Featherweight rankings for January 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2018IBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆Leo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Lee Selby
Champion
Oscar Valdez
Champion
🏆Abner Mares
World Champion
1Jesus RojasJosh WarringtonJoseph Diaz
2Can Xu
Vacant
Mark Magsayo
3Carl FramptonCarl FramptonSakaria Lukas
4Nonito DonaireNEWJoseph DiazCarl Frampton
5Claudio MarreroKid GalahadGenesis Servania
6Shun KuboNathaniel MayJhack Tepora
7Joel BrunkerJonathan Victor BarrosOleg Malynovskyi
8Tyler McCrearyDennis CeylanNonito DonaireNEW
9Hiroshige OsawaViorel SimionLuke Jackson
10Edivaldo OrtegaKosuke SakaScott Quigg
11Jorge LaraReiya AbeAlbert Pagara
12Brayan De GraciaSatoshi ShimizuRyan Walsh
13Toka Khan Clary+1Mark MagsayoRichard Pumicpic
14Hector Edgardo SarmientoNEWJhack TeporaErick Ituarte
15Nehomar CermenoJose HaroNathaniel MayNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Nonito DonaireNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Scott QuiggOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Toka Khan ClaryUp one spot to #13
    +1

IBFJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Scott QuiggOut of the top 10 after being #2

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Nonito DonaireNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Josh WarringtonPreviously held #8

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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