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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2017

Official Featherweight rankings for March 2017.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMarch 2017WBCIBFMarch 2017WBOMarch 2017
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for March 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Mexico flagAbner Mares
World Champion

1Peru flagCarlos ZambranoArgentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosColombia flagMiguel Marriaga
2United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
Vacant
United States flagJoseph Diaz
3Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroUnited Kingdom flagCarl FramptonMexico flagCarlos Diaz Ramirez
4Puerto Rico flagJesus RojasRomania flagViorel Simionβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velez
5United States flagAbraham Lopezβ–²+4United Kingdom flagScott QuiggNEWPoland flagKamil Laszczyk
6South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyekaβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagJosh Warringtonβ–Ό-2Philippines flagMark Magsayo
7Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–Ό-1United States flagJoseph DiazArgentina flagMatias Carlos Adrian Rueda
8United Kingdom flagScott Quiggβ–Ό-1Mexico flagJorge LaraUkraine flagOleg Malynovskyi
9Panama flagBrayan De Graciaβ–Ό-1Japan flagSatoshi HosonoNamibia flagSakaria Lukas
10Italy flagCarmine TommasoneUnited States flagAbraham LopezUnited Kingdom flagMarco McCullough
11Australia flagJoel BrunkerDenmark flagDennis Ceylanβ–²+2United Kingdom flagBen Jones
12Dominican Republic flagYohan Vasquezβ–²+1Ukraine flagOleg YefimovychUnited States flagRonny Rios
13Thailand flagWiran Siththisobβ–Ό-1Qatar flagKid Galahadβ–²+1Philippines flagAlbert Pagara
14United States flagTyler McCrearyJapan flagRyo TakenakaNEWDenmark flagDennis Ceylan
15Ecuador flagJulio CortezAustralia flagNathaniel MayNEWPuerto Rico flagJesus M. Rojas

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 February 2017

WBAMarch 2017 vs February 2017

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Abraham LopezJumped from #9 to #5
    β–²+4
  • DO flag
    Yohan VasquezUp one spot to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • GB flag
    Scott QuiggFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1

IBFMarch 2017 vs February 2017

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Scott QuiggNow in the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ronny RiosOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Viorel SimionUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2
  • DK flag
    Dennis CeylanUp to #11 from #13
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Kid GalahadClimbed a place to #13
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonDown to #6 from #4
    β–Ό-2