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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Featherweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Marco Antonio Barrera+1Marco Antonio BarreraErik Morales
2Yoddamrong SithyodthongNEWWilliam AbelyanJuan Manuel Marquez
3In Jin Chi+1Victor Polo+3Derrick Gainer+1
4
Vacant
Guty Espadas JrNaseem Hamed-1
5Chris John+1Hector VelazquezScott Harrison
6Takashi Koshimoto+1Naseem Hamed-3Manuel Medina
7Michael Brodie+1Johnny TapiaJohnny Tapia
8Spend Abazi+1Spend Abazi+1Frankie Toledo
9Victor Polo+1Ivan Valle-1Lehlo Ledwaba
10Oscar Leon+1Miguel MallonWilliam Abelyan
11William Abelyan+1Michael Brodie
12Zahir Raheem+1Manteca MedinaNEW
13Orlando SalidoNEWHumberto SotoNEW
14Cyril ThomasFrank Toledo
15Vuyani BunguNEWAngel Vazquez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • Marco Antonio BarreraClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • In Jin ChiUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Chris JohnClimbed a place to #5
    +1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Biggest risers

  • Victor PoloNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Spend AbaziFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Naseem HamedNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3
  • Ivan ValleSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

RINGMay 2003 vs April 2003

Biggest risers

  • Derrick GainerClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Naseem HamedDown one place to #4
    -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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