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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2000

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2000.

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
RankWBAMay 2000WBCIBFWBOMay 2000
πŸ†United States flagFreddie Norwood
World Champion
Not available for May 2000
Not available for May 2000
United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
Champion

1
Vacant
Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
2Ghana flagNana KonaduUnited States flagRadford Beasley
3Colombia flagVictor PoloMexico flagJuan C. Ramirez
4South Africa flagPhillipe Ndouβ–²+1Dominican Republic flagAntonio Diazβ–²+1
5Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–Ό-4Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+1
6Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–Ό-2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–²+1
7Hungary flagIstvan Kovacsβ–Ό-1United States flagAugie Sanchezβ–²+1
8Ghana flagNana Konaduβ–²+1
9Venezuela flagRichard CarrilloChina flagCarlos Uribeβ–²+1
10United States flagRadford Beasleyβ–²+1United Kingdom flagScott HarrisonNEW
11United States flagKevin Kellyβ–²+1United States flagWillie Jorrin
12Country flagLewis Woodsβ–²+1Mexico flagEnrique Sanchez
13Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+1
14United States flagAugie SanchezNEW
15Mexico flagAntonio Diaz

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 March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Radford BeasleyUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Phillipe NdouUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Radford BeasleyUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Kevin KellyClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconDropped from #1 to #5
    β–Ό-4
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezSlipped from #4 to #6
    β–Ό-2
  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Scott HarrisonNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Antonio DiazFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1