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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2002

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOMay 2002
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Vacant
Not available for May 2002
Not available for May 2002
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
3Mexico flagMarco Antonio BarreraHungary flagIstvan Kovacsβ–²+2
4United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedMexico flagGuty Espadasβ–²+2
5South Korea flagIn-Jin ChiUnited States flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+2
6Country flagLewis WoodsUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–Ό-2
7Colombia flagVictor PoloColombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1
8Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoUnited Kingdom flagScott Harrisonβ–²+1
9Japan flagKengo NagashimaColombia flagMauricio JulioNEW
10Indonesia flagChris JohnPuerto Rico flagVictor Santiago
11Denmark flagSpend AbaziNEWDominican Republic flagHector Acero Sanchez
12Colombia flagOscar LeonMexico flagIvan Valle
13France flagCyril Thomasβ–Ό-2Mexico flagMiguel Casillas
14United States flagZahir Raheemβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagFrank Toledo
15Armenia flagWilliam AbelyanColombia flagErnesto Grey

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 April 2002

WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagDerrick Gainer)

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Cyril ThomasSlipped from #11 to #13
    β–Ό-2
  • US flag
    Zahir RaheemSlipped a spot to #14
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Mauricio JulioNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Johnny TapiaOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsClimbed from #5 to #3
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    β–²+2
  • AM flag
    William AbelyanClimbed from #7 to #5
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedSlipped from #4 to #6
    β–Ό-2