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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - May 2000

Featherweight rankings for May 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 May 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2000WBOMay 2000RINGMay 2000
🏆Freddie Norwood
World Champion
Naseem Hamed
Champion
1
Vacant
Istvan KovacsNaseem Hamed
2Nana KonaduRadford BeasleyFred Norwood
3Victor PoloJuan C. RamirezPaul Ingle
4Phillip Ndou+1Antonio Diaz+1Guty Espadas JrNEW
5Julio Pablo Chacon-4Angel Vazquez+1Cesar Soto-1
6Angel Vazquez-2Juan M. Marquez+1Juan Manuel Marquez
7Istvan Kovacs-1Augie Sanchez+1Julio Pablo Chacon
9Richard CarrilloNana Konadu+1Manuel Medina
10Radford Beasley+1Carlos Uribe+1Mbulelo Botile
11Kevin Kelly+1Scott HarrisonNEWJuan Carlos Ramirez
12Lewis Woods+1Willie Jorrin
13Kengo Nagashima+1Enrique Sanchez
14Augie SanchezNEW
15Antonio Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Radford BeasleyUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luisito EspinosaLast ranked #8
  • Frederic PerezOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Phillip NdouUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Radford BeasleyUp one spot to #10
    +1
  • Kevin KellyClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Julio Pablo ChaconDropped from #1 to #5
    -4
  • Angel VazquezSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • Istvan KovacsFrom #6 to #7
    -1

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Scott HarrisonNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julio Pablo ChaconPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • Antonio DiazFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Juan M. MarquezClimbed a place to #6
    +1

RINGMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Guty Espadas JrNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luisito EspinosaLast ranked #5

Biggest fallers

  • Cesar SotoSlipped 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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.