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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Featherweight rankings for March 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 March 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2001WBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Istvan Kovacs
Champion
1Naseem HamedNaseem HamedNaseem Hamed
3Victor PoloJulio Pablo ChaconErik Morales
4Phillip NdouPhilippe NdouMbulelo Botile
5Antonio CermenoNEWGuty Espadas Jr+1Guty Espadas Jr+1
6Lewis WoodsJuan M. Marquez-1Derrick Gainer-1
7Angel Vazquez-2Enrique Sanchez+1Johnny Tapia
8Julio Pablo ChaconAugie SanchezNEWFred Norwood
9Freddie Norwood-2Daniel Seda-2Juan Manuel Marquez
10Kengo Nagashima-1Nana Konadu-1Manuel Medina
11Daniel Seda-1Antonio Diaz-1Istvan Kovacs
12Soleh Sundava-1Victor Polo
13Nana Konadu-1Angel Vazquez-2
14
Vacant
Freddie Norwood-1
15Cyril ThomasCassius Baloyi-1
15Manuel Calvo Villahoz-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio CermenoInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel SedaNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • Angel VazquezSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2
  • Freddie NorwoodDown to #9 from #7
    -2
  • Kengo NagashimaFrom #9 to #10
    -1

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Augie SanchezNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Angel VazquezFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Guty Espadas JrClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Enrique SanchezClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel SedaDown to #8 from #6
    -2
  • Angel VazquezSlipped from #10 to #12
    -2
  • Juan M. MarquezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

RINGMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Biggest risers

  • Guty Espadas JrClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Derrick GainerSlipped a spot to #5
    -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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