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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - June 2002

Featherweight rankings for June 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2002WBOJune 2002RINGJune 2002
🏆
Vacant
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Vacant
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
3Marco Antonio BarreraJuan M. MarquezErik Morales
4Naseem HamedNaseem Hamed+3Naseem Hamed
5In Jin ChiWilliam Abelyan+1Manuel Medina+3
6Lewis WoodsGuty Espadas Jr-1Johnny Tapia-1
7Victor PoloVictor Polo+1Juan Manuel Marquez-1
8Takashi KoshimotoMauricio Julio+2Derrick Gainer-1
9Kengo NagashimaHector Acero Sanchez+3Frankie Toledo
10Chris JohnIvan Valle+3Julio Pablo Chacon
11Spend AbaziMiguel Casillas+3Daniel Seda
12Oscar LeonWayne McCulloughNEW
13Cyril ThomasFrank Toledo+2
14Zahir RaheemErnesto Grey+2
15William AbelyanDaniel SedaNEW
15Victor Santiago-5

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2002

WBOJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Hector Acero SanchezPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Ivan VallePreviously ranked #12
  • Miguel CasillasUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Istvan KovacsPreviously held #3
  • Scott HarrisonPreviously held #8
  • Victor SantiagoNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • Naseem HamedNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Hector Acero SanchezUp 3 places to #8
    +3
  • Ivan ValleUp 3 places to #9
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Victor SantiagoDropped from #10 to #15
    -5
  • Guty Espadas JrFrom #4 to #5
    -1

RINGJune 2002 vs May 2002

Biggest risers

  • Manuel MedinaUp 3 places to #4
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Johnny TapiaSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Juan Manuel MarquezSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Derrick GainerFrom #6 to #7
    -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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