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Featherweight boxing rankings- May 1956

Featherweight boxing rankings archive for May 1956 across organizations. This page is the combined featherweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Featherweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1956.
RankRINGMay 1956
🏆United States flagSandy Saddler
Champion
1Spain flagFred Galiana
2Nigeria flagHogan Kid Bassey
3France flagCherif Hamia
4United States flagCarmelo Costa
5Philippines flagFlash Elorde+1
6Cuba flagMartin Rodriguez-1
7United States flagPaul Jorgensen+1
8France flagRay Famechon-1
9Venezuela flagVictor (sonny) Leon+1
10Spain flagJose HernandezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1956.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since May 1956

RINGMay 1956 vs April 1956

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose HernandezNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Ciro MorasenLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Flash ElordeClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • US flag
    Paul JorgensenUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • VE flag
    Victor (sonny) LeonFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Martin RodriguezSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • FR flag
    Ray FamechonFrom #7 to #8
    -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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