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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - July 2002

Featherweight rankings for July 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2002WBOJuly 2002RINGJuly 2002
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Vacant
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
3Marco Antonio BarreraJuan M. MarquezErik Morales
4Naseem HamedNaseem HamedNaseem Hamed
5In Jin ChiWilliam AbelyanManuel Medina
6Antonio CermenoNEWHector VelazquezNEWJohnny Tapia
7Lewis Woods-1Victor PoloJuan Manuel Marquez
8Victor Polo-1Mauricio JulioDerrick Gainer
9Takashi Koshimoto-1Guty Espadas Jr-3Frankie Toledo
10Chris JohnHector Acero Sanchez-1Julio Pablo Chacon
11Spend AbaziIvan Valle-1Daniel Seda
12Oscar LeonMiguel Casillas-1
13Cyril ThomasFrank Toledo
14Zahir RaheemWayne McCullough-2
15William AbelyanDaniel Seda
15Victor Santiago

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2002

WBAJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio CermenoInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kengo NagashimaPreviously held #9

Biggest fallers

  • Lewis WoodsDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Victor PoloFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Takashi KoshimotoSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Hector VelazquezNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Miguel CasillasJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Guty Espadas JrNow #8 after being #5 last month
    -3
  • Wayne McCulloughNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    -2
  • Hector Acero SanchezDown one place to #9
    -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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