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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2003

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barreraβ–²+1Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Thailand flagYoddamrong SithyodthongNEWUnited States flagWilliam Abelyan
3South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+1Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+3
4
Vacant
Mexico flagGuty Espadas
5Indonesia flagChris Johnβ–²+1Mexico flagHector Velazquez
6Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–Ό-3
7United Kingdom flagMichael Brodieβ–²+1United States flagJohnny Tapia
8Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1
9Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+1Mexico flagIvan Valleβ–Ό-1
10Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–²+1Spain flagMiguel Mallon
11Armenia flagWilliam Abelyanβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMichael Brodie
12United States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+1Mexico flagManteca MedinaNEW
13Mexico flagOrlando SalidoNEWMexico flagHumberto SotoNEW
14France flagCyril ThomasPuerto Rico flagFrank Toledo
15South Africa flagVuyani BunguNEWPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez

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 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Yoddamrong SithyodthongInto the top 10 at #2
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Daniel SedaPreviously held #1
  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraClimbed a place to #1
    β–²+1
  • KR flag
    In-Jin ChiFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • ID flag
    Chris JohnClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloNow #3 after #6 last month
    β–²+3
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziFrom #9 to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedNow #6 after #3 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • MX flag
    Ivan ValleSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1