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Featherweight Boxing Rankings — July 2000

Official Featherweight rankings for July 2000.

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
RankWBAJuly 2000WBCIBFWBOJuly 2000
🏆United States flagFreddie Norwood
World Champion
Not available for July 2000
Not available for July 2000
United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
Champion

1
Vacant
Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
2Colombia flagVictor Polo▲+1Mexico flagJuan C. Ramirez▲+1
3Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon▲+2United States flagRadford Beasley▼-1
4United States flagDerrick GainerNEWPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez▲+1
5Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez▲+1Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez▲+1
6Ghana flagNana Konadu▼-4Dominican Republic flagAntonio Diaz▼-2
7South Africa flagPhillipe Ndou▼-3United States flagAugie Sanchez
8Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs▼-1United States flagWillie Jorrin▲+2
9China flagCarlos Uribe▼-1
10United States flagAugie Sanchez▲+4Ghana flagNana Konadu▼-1
11United States flagRadford Beasley▼-1United Kingdom flagGary Thornhill
12United States flagKevin Kelly▼-1Mexico flagEnrique Sanchez
13Country flagLewis Woods▼-1
14Japan flagKengo Nagashima▼-1
15Mexico flagAntonio Diaz

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 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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Month-over-month changes since May 2000

WBAJuly 2000 vs May 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Derrick GainerNow in the top 10 at #4
  • US flag
    Augie SanchezUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Richard CarrilloPreviously held #9
  • US flag
    Radford BeasleyNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Augie SanchezImproved from #14 to #10
    ▲+4
  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Victor PoloUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GH flag
    Nana KonaduDown 4 places to #6
    ▼-4
  • ZA flag
    Phillipe NdouDown 3 places to #7
    ▼-3
  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Willie JorrinClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • MX flag
    Juan C. RamirezClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Radford BeasleyDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • CN flag
    Carlos UribeSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1