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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Featherweight rankings for March 2000. 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 March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆Freddie Norwood
World Champion
Naseem Hamed
Champion
1Julio Pablo ChaconIstvan Kovacs+1Naseem Hamed
2Nana KonaduRadford Beasley+1Fred Norwood
3Victor PoloJuan C. RamirezNEWPaul Ingle
4Angel VazquezAntonio DiazCesar Soto+1
5Phillip NdouJulio Pablo ChaconLuisito Espinosa+1
6Istvan KovacsAngel VazquezJuan Manuel Marquez+1
8Luisito EspinosaJuan M. MarquezJulio Pablo Chacon+1
9Richard CarrilloNana KonaduManuel Medina+1
10Frederic PerezAugie Sanchez+1Mbulelo Botile+1
11Radford BeasleyWillie Jorrin+1Juan Carlos RamirezNEW
12Kevin KellyLuis C. Freitas+1
13Lewis WoodsRaul PerezNEW
14Kengo Nagashima
15Antonio Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Juan C. RamirezNow ranked #3
  • Willie JorrinClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Steve RobinsonWas #1 last month
  • Vuyani BunguOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Radford BeasleyUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Augie SanchezUp one spot to #9
    +1

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Carlos RamirezInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vuyani BunguOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Cesar SotoClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Luisito EspinosaFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Juan Manuel MarquezUp one spot to #6
    +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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