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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - July 2001

Featherweight rankings for July 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2001WBOJuly 2001RINGJuly 2001
🏆
Vacant
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Naseem HamedMarco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
3Daniel SedaNaseem HamedNaseem Hamed
4Victor PoloPhilippe Ndou+1Erik Morales
5Phillip NdouJuan M. Marquez+1Guty Espadas Jr
6Lewis WoodsAugie Sanchez+1Johnny Tapia+2
7Johnny TapiaIstvan Kovacs+1Derrick Gainer-1
8Armando CordobaWilliam AbelyanNEWFrankie Toledo-1
9Angel VazquezEnrique SanchezMbulelo Botile
10Istvan KovacsVictor Santiago+6Fred Norwood
11Antonio CermenoGuty Espadas Jr-7Juan Manuel Marquez
12In Jin ChiNEWGavin Rees-1
13Kengo Nagashima-1Victor Polo-1
14Soleh Sundava-1Daniel Seda
15Cyril Thomas-1Angel Vazquez-2
15Armando CordobaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest fallers

  • Kengo NagashimaSlipped a spot to #13
    -1
  • Soleh SundavaFrom #13 to #14
    -1
  • Cyril ThomasDown one place to #15
    -1

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • William AbelyanNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Victor SantiagoNow #9 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antonio DiazMoved up to Welterweight
  • Gavin ReesJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Victor SantiagoJumped from #15 to #9
    +6
  • Philippe NdouUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Juan M. MarquezClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Guty Espadas JrNow #10 after being #3 last month
    -7
  • Angel VazquezSlipped from #12 to #14
    -2
  • Gavin ReesSlipped a spot to #11
    -1

RINGJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest risers

  • Johnny TapiaUp to #5 from #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Derrick GainerSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Frankie ToledoFrom #6 to #7
    -1

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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