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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - July 2003

Featherweight rankings for July 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2003WBOJuly 2003RINGJuly 2003
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Marco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio BarreraErik Morales
2In Jin Chi+1William AbelyanJuan Manuel Marquez
3Chris John+2Victor PoloDerrick Gainer
4Takashi Koshimoto+2Guty Espadas Jr+1Scott Harrison
5Michael Brodie+2Hector Velazquez-1Manuel Medina
6Spend Abazi+2Naseem HamedJohnny Tapia
7Victor Polo+2Johnny TapiaLehlo Ledwaba+1
8Oscar Leon+2Spend AbaziWilliam Abelyan+1
9William Abelyan+2Cyril ThomasNEWMichael Brodie+1
10Zahir Raheem+2Manteca MedinaRocky JuarezNEW
11Orlando Salido+2Miguel Mallon
12Cyril Thomas+2Humberto Soto+1
13
Vacant
Michael Brodie-1
14Rocky JuarezNEWIvan Valle-5
15Buyani BunguNEWManuel Calvo-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2003

WBAJuly 2003 vs May 2003

Entered the top 10

  • William AbelyanPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Zahir RaheemNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Yoddamrong SithyodthongMoved down to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • Chris JohnClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Takashi KoshimotoClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Michael BrodieClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2

WBOJuly 2003 vs June 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Cyril ThomasNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ivan ValleFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • Guty Espadas JrClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Humberto SotoClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ivan ValleNow #14 after being #9 last month
    -5
  • Hector VelazquezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Michael BrodieDown one place to #13
    -1

RINGJuly 2003 vs June 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Rocky JuarezEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Frankie ToledoLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Lehlo LedwabaUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • William AbelyanFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Michael BrodieUp one spot 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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