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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” June 2001

Official Featherweight rankings for June 2001.

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
RankWBAJune 2001WBCIBFWBOJune 2001
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Vacant
Not available for June 2001
Not available for June 2001
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedMexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraNEW
2United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
3Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagGuty Espadasβ–²+1
4Colombia flagVictor PoloSaudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–Ό-1
5South Africa flagPhillipe Ndouβ–²+1Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
6Country flagLewis Woodsβ–²+1United States flagAugie Sanchezβ–²+1
7Mexico flagJohnny Tapiaβ–²+1Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
8Panama flagArmando CordobaNEWMexico flagEnrique Sanchezβ–Ό-2
9Puerto Rico flagAngel VazquezDominican Republic flagAntonio Diaz
10Hungary flagIstvan KovacsNEWUnited Kingdom flagGavin Rees
11Venezuela flagAntonio Cermenoβ–Ό-6Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1
12Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+1
13India flagSoleh Sundavaβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagDaniel Sedaβ–Ό-5
14France flagCyril Thomasβ–²+1Colombia flagEdward BarriosNEW
15United States flagFreddie Norwoodβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagVictor SantiagoNEW

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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WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagDerrick Gainer)

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Armando CordobaEnters at #8
  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoNow ranked #11
  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Phillipe NdouUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Lewis WoodsClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaClimbed a place to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoDropped from #5 to #11
    β–Ό-6
  • JP flag
    Kengo NagashimaSlipped a spot to #12
    β–Ό-1
  • IN flag
    Soleh SundavaFrom #12 to #13
    β–Ό-1

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

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There is a new Champion: Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon(previously Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs)

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraEnters at #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconPreviously held #1
  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Augie SanchezUp one spot to #6
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    Victor PoloUp one spot to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaDropped from #8 to #13
    β–Ό-5
  • MX flag
    Enrique SanchezFrom #6 to #8
    β–Ό-2
  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouDown one place to #4
    β–Ό-1