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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2018

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for January 2018
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Mexico flagAbner Mares
World Champion

1Puerto Rico flagJesus RojasUnited Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonUnited States flagJoseph Diaz
2China flagCan Xu
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Magsayo
3United Kingdom flagCarl FramptonUnited Kingdom flagCarl FramptonNamibia flagSakaria Lukas
4Philippines flagNonito DonaireNEWUnited States flagJoseph DiazUnited Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
5Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroQatar flagKid GalahadPhilippines flagGenesis Servania
6Japan flagShun KuboAustralia flagNathaniel MayPhilippines flagJhack Tepora
7Australia flagJoel BrunkerArgentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosUkraine flagOleg Malynovskyi
8United States flagTyler McCrearyDenmark flagDennis CeylanPhilippines flagNonito DonaireNEW
9Japan flagHiroshige OsawaRomania flagViorel SimionAustralia flagLuke Jackson
10Mexico flagEdivaldo OrtegaJapan flagKosuke SakaUnited Kingdom flagScott Quigg
11Mexico flagJorge LaraJapan flagReiya AbePhilippines flagAlbert Pagara
12Panama flagBrayan De GraciaJapan flagSatoshi ShimizuUnited Kingdom flagRyan Walsh
13Liberia flagToka Khan Claryβ–²+1Philippines flagMark MagsayoPhilippines flagRichard Pumicpic
14Argentina flagHector Edgardo SarmientoNEWPhilippines flagJhack TeporaMexico flagErick Ituarte
15Venezuela flagNehomar CermenoUnited States flagJose HaroAustralia flagNathaniel MayNEW

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 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Scott QuiggOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • LR flag
    Toka Khan ClaryUp one spot to #13
    β–²+1

IBFJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Scott QuiggOut of the top 10 after being #2

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonPreviously held #8