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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - June 2001

Featherweight rankings for June 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2001WBOJune 2001RINGJune 2001
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Vacant
Julio Pablo ChaconNEW
Champion
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Naseem HamedMarco Antonio BarreraNEWMarco Antonio Barrera
3Daniel SedaNaseem HamedNaseem Hamed
4Victor PoloGuty Espadas Jr+1Erik Morales
5Phillip Ndou+1Philippe Ndou-1Guty Espadas Jr
6Lewis Woods+1Juan M. MarquezDerrick Gainer
7Johnny Tapia+1Augie Sanchez+1Frankie Toledo
8Armando CordobaNEWIstvan Kovacs-7Johnny Tapia
9Angel VazquezEnrique Sanchez-2Mbulelo Botile
10Istvan KovacsNEWAntonio DiazFred Norwood
11Antonio Cermeno-6Gavin ReesJuan Manuel Marquez
12Kengo Nagashima-1Victor Polo+1
13Soleh Sundava-1Angel Vazquez+1
14Cyril Thomas+1Daniel Seda-5
15Freddie Norwood-1Edward BarriosNEW
15Victor SantiagoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2001

WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Derrick Gainer)

Entered the top 10

  • Armando CordobaEnters at #8
  • Istvan KovacsInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antonio CermenoNow ranked #11
  • Julio Pablo ChaconLeft the top 10 after #10 — now WBO Champion

Biggest risers

  • Phillip NdouUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Lewis WoodsClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Johnny TapiaClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio CermenoDropped from #5 to #11
    -6
  • Kengo NagashimaSlipped a spot to #12
    -1
  • Soleh SundavaFrom #12 to #13
    -1

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

🏆

There is a new Champion: Julio Pablo Chacon(previously Istvan Kovacs)

Entered the top 10

  • Marco Antonio BarreraEnters at #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel SedaDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • Guty Espadas JrClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Augie SanchezUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Victor PoloUp one spot to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel SedaDropped from #8 to #13
    -5
  • Enrique SanchezFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Philippe NdouDown one place to #4
    -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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