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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - March 2006

Featherweight rankings for March 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC March 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2006IBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006RINGMarch 2006
🏆Chris John
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Vacant
Joan GuzmanChris John+7
2Jose Cheo Rojas
Vacant
Jorge Linares+1Takashi Koshimoto
3Jorge Linares
Vacant
Juan Manuel MarquezNEWJuan Manuel Marquez-2
4Juan Manuel MarquezOrlando SalidoTerdsak JandaengHumberto Soto-1
5Hiroyuki Enoki+2Juan MarquezNEWNicky CookIn Jin Chi-1
6Spend Abazi+2
Vacant
Marcos RamirezRocky Juarez-1
7Nicky Cook+2Spend Abazi-1Jorge SolisScott Harrison-1
8Gamaliel Diaz+3In Jin Chi-1Roinet CaballeroVictor Polo-1
9Elio Rojas+3Rocky JuarezMartin Honorio+1Joan Guzman
10Jason Litzau+3Nicky CookStephen Foster-1Spend Abazi
11Thomas MashabaNEWJorge Linares-3Spend Abazi
12Jorge SolisNEW
Vacant
Elio Rojas
13Steve LuevanoNEWGamaliel DiazRobert Guerrero
14Renan AcostaMartin HonorioRicardo Juarez
15Juan Manuel LopezNEWEsham PickeringNEWGamaliel Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Gamaliel DiazPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Elio RojasUp from #12 to #9
  • Jason LitzauJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Pablo EstrellaMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • Martin HonorioLast ranked #6
  • Ricardo JuarezPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Gamaliel DiazUp 3 places to #8
    +3
  • Elio RojasUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Jason LitzauNow #10 after being #13 last month
    +3

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Juan MarquezInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorge LinaresDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • Jorge LinaresDown 3 places to #11
    -3
  • Spend AbaziFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • In Jin ChiFrom #7 to #8
    -1

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Manuel MarquezEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Gairy St ClairOut of the top 10 after being #2

Biggest risers

  • Jorge LinaresClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Martin HonorioClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Stephen FosterSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

RINGMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest risers

  • Chris JohnJumped from #8 to #1
    +7

Biggest fallers

  • Juan Manuel MarquezFrom #1 to #3
    -2
  • Humberto SotoSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • In Jin ChiFrom #4 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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