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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2023

Official Featherweight rankings for July 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFJuly 2023WBOJuly 2023
πŸ†United Kingdom flagLeigh Wood
World Champion
Not available for July 2023
Mexico flagLuis Alberto Lopez
Champion
Cuba flagRobeisy Ramirez
Champion

1Uzbekistan flagOtabek KholmatovJapan flagReiya AbeUnited States flagJoet Gonzalez
2United States flagRaymond Ford
Vacant
Ukraine flagArnold Khegai
3Japan flagReiya AbeNEWUnited Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonMexico flagSergio Chirino Sanchez
4Argentina flagMirco Cuelloβ–Ό-1United States flagRaymond Fordβ–²+1Japan flagReiya Abe
5Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo Nunezβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagNick Ballβ–²+1United Kingdom flagIsaac Dogboe
6United Kingdom flagJosh Warringtonβ–Ό-1Japan flagToshiki Shimomachiβ–²+7United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
7United States flagDominique Jamar Francisβ–Ό-1Ukraine flagArnold KhegaiUnited Kingdom flagNick Ball
8Panama flagAnselmo Morenoβ–Ό-1Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo Nunezβ–²+1United States flagRaymond Ford
9United States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–Ό-1Argentina flagHector Andres SosaNEWMexico flagBrandon Leon Benitez
10Mexico flagMauricio Laraβ–Ό-1United States flagEdward VazquezUnited States flagRuben Villaβ–²+1
11United States flagRuben Villaβ–Ό-1United States flagRuben Villaβ–Ό-3Japan flagSatoshi Shimizuβ–²+1
12United States flagVictor Moralesβ–Ό-1South Africa flagLerato Dlaminiβ–²+3Italy flagMauro Forteβ–²+1
13Ukraine flagArnold KhegaiUnited States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–Ό-2Uzbekistan flagOtabek Kholmatovβ–²+1
14United Kingdom flagThomas Patrick Wardβ–Ό-2Mexico flagBrandon Leon Benitezβ–Ό-2Japan flagToshiki Shimomachiβ–²+1
15United Kingdom flagHopey PriceNEWItaly flagMauro Forteβ–Ό-1Argentina flagAlberto Ezequiel MelianNEW

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 June 2023

WBAJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Reiya AbeNow in the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ruben VillaDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Thomas Patrick WardFrom #12 to #14
    β–Ό-2
  • AR flag
    Mirco CuelloSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • DO flag
    Luis Reynaldo NunezFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1

IBFJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Toshiki ShimomachiJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • AR flag
    Hector Andres SosaNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    James DickensPreviously held #4
  • US flag
    Ruben VillaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Toshiki ShimomachiNow #6 after #13 last month
    β–²+7
  • ZA flag
    Lerato DlaminiNow #12 after #15 last month
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Raymond FordUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ruben VillaNow #11 after #8 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    Joet GonzalezFrom #11 to #13
    β–Ό-2
  • MX flag
    Brandon Leon BenitezNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    β–Ό-2

WBOJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ruben VillaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    James DickensPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Ruben VillaClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1
  • JP flag
    Satoshi ShimizuUp one spot to #11
    β–²+1
  • IT flag
    Mauro ForteClimbed a place to #12
    β–²+1