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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2003

Official Featherweight rankings for July 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOJuly 2003
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for July 2003
Not available for July 2003
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+1United States flagWilliam Abelyan
3Indonesia flagChris Johnβ–²+2Colombia flagVictor Polo
4Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+2Mexico flagGuty Espadasβ–²+1
5United Kingdom flagMichael Brodieβ–²+2Mexico flagHector Velazquezβ–Ό-1
6Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+2United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
7Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+2United States flagJohnny Tapia
8Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–²+2Denmark flagSpend Abazi
9Armenia flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+2France flagCyril ThomasNEW
10United States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+2Mexico flagManteca Medina
11Mexico flagOrlando Salidoβ–²+2Spain flagMiguel Mallon
12France flagCyril Thomasβ–²+2Mexico flagHumberto Sotoβ–²+1
13
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMichael Brodieβ–Ό-1
14Mexico flagRocky JuarezNEWMexico flagIvan Valleβ–Ό-5
15South Africa flagBuyani BunguNEWSpain flagManuel Calvoβ–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 May 2003

WBAJuly 2003 vs May 2003

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Yoddamrong SithyodthongMoved down to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Chris JohnClimbed from #5 to #3
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Takashi KoshimotoClimbed from #6 to #4
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Michael BrodieClimbed from #7 to #5
    β–²+2

WBOJuly 2003 vs June 2003

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Cyril ThomasNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Ivan ValleFell to #14

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Humberto SotoClimbed a place to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Ivan ValleNow #14 after #9 last month
    β–Ό-5
  • MX flag
    Hector VelazquezSlipped a spot to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • GB flag
    Michael BrodieDown one place to #13
    β–Ό-1