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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - March 1986

Featherweight rankings for March 1986. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMarch 1986
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Not available for March 1986
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Ireland flagBarry McGuigan
Champion

1Ghana flagAzumah Nelson
2Country flagEusebio Pedroza
3United States flagJackie Beardβ–²+2
4South Korea flagKiyung Chungβ–²+3
5United States flagCalvin Groveβ–²+1
6Country flagJuan Laporteβ–Ό-3
7United States flagBernard Taylorβ–²+1
8Country flagMin Keun Ohβ–²+1
9Country flagRefugio RojasNEW
10Country flagSteve CruzNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 March 1986

RINGMarch 1986 vs February 1986

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Refugio RojasNow ranked #9
  • US flag
    Steve CruzEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Marcos VillasanaWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • KR flag
    Kiyung ChungJumped from #7 to #4
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Jackie BeardUp to #3 from #5
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Calvin GroveUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Juan LaporteDown 3 places to #6
    β–Ό-3