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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2026

Official Featherweight rankings for January 2026.

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 2026WBCIBFJanuary 2026WBOJanuary 2026
πŸ†United Kingdom flagNick Ball
World Champion
Not available for January 2026
United States flagAngelo Leo
Champion
Mexico flagRafael Espinoza
Champion
πŸ†Argentina flagMirco Cuello
Interim Champion

1United States flagBrandon FigueroaUnited States flagRa'eese AleemUnited States flagBrandon Figueroa
2United States flagElijah PierceUnited States flagOmar TrinidadUnited States flagElijah Pierce
3Uzbekistan flagOtabek KholmatovDominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo NunezJapan flagKenji Fujita
4Russia flagIvan ChirkovJapan flagTomoki KamedaJapan flagRyuto Owan
5Japan flagTomoki KamedaSouth Africa flagLerato DlaminiJapan flagMikito Nakanoβ–²+1
6Mexico flagLuis NeryJapan flagToshiki ShimomachiUnited States flagRa'eese AleemNEW
7Puerto Rico flagJan Paul Rivera PizarroJapan flagReiya AbeDominican Republic flagYan Carlos Santana Guerrero
8Japan flagReito TsutsumiUnited Kingdom flagNathaniel CollinsUnited Kingdom flagLiam Davies
9Japan flagReiya AbeUnited Kingdom flagLiam DaviesUnited Kingdom flagNathaniel Collins
10United States flagVictor HernandezMexico flagLuis NeryNamibia flagMateus Heita
11Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo NunezArgentina flagHector Andres SosaItaly flagFrancesco Grandelli
12Mexico flagChristian Antonio Olivo BarredaPhilippines flagLienard Sarconβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagJan Paul Rivera Pizarro
13Dominican Republic flagJonathan Cabrera SanchezJapan flagMikito Nakanoβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagZak Miller
14United Kingdom flagLiam DaviesUnited States flagAlbert GonzalezNEWUnited States flagAlbert Gonzalezβ–²+1
15Japan flagRyuto OwanJapan flagKyonosuke KamedaVenezuela flagLorenzo Parraβ–Ό-1

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 2025

IBFJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Lienard SarconFrom #13 to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Mikito NakanoDown one place to #13
    β–Ό-1

WBOJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ra'eese AleemNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Omar TrinidadLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Mikito NakanoUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Albert GonzalezUp one spot to #14
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Lorenzo ParraSlipped a spot to #15
    β–Ό-1