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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - May 2004

Featherweight rankings for May 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2004WBOMay 2004RINGMay 2004
🏆Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Cruz CarbajalNEW
Champion
Manny Pacquiao
Champion
🏆Chris John
World Champion
1Manny PacquiaoRatanachai Sor VorapinNEWJuan Manuel Marquez
2Takashi Koshimoto+1Robert IsaszegiNEWMarco Antonio Barrera
3Derrick Gainer+1Mauricio MartinezNEWScott Harrison
4Marco Antonio Barrera+1Jhonny GonzalezNEWIn Jin Chi
5Spend Abazi+1German GuartosNEWManuel Medina
6Victor Polo+2Gerardo EspinozaNEWDerrick Gainer
7Oscar Leon+2Noel WildersNEWWilliam Abelyan
8Orlando Salido+2Sairung SuwanasilNEWMichael Brodie
9Michael Brodie+2Roger GonzalezNEWRocky Juarez
10Zahir Raheem+2Franklin TeranNEWZahir Raheem
11Osamu Sato-4Juan RuizNEW
12Ricardo Juarez+1Vusi MalingaNEW
13Jose Cheo RojasNEWGenaro GarciaNEW
14Daniel MaldonadoCarlos MezaNEW
15Zaiki TakemotoNEWRicardo VargasNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2004

WBAMay 2004 vs April 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Michael BrodieUp from #11 - now #9
  • Zahir RaheemNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Osamu SatoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Victor PoloUp to #6 from #8
    +2
  • Oscar LeonClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Orlando SalidoUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Osamu SatoDropped from #7 to #11
    -4

WBOMay 2004 vs April 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: Cruz Carbajal(previously Scott Harrison)

Entered the top 10

  • Ratanachai Sor VorapinNow ranked #1
  • Robert IsaszegiEnters at #2
  • Mauricio MartinezEnters at #3
  • Jhonny GonzalezNow ranked #4
  • German GuartosNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Gerardo EspinozaEnters at #6
  • Noel WildersNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Sairung SuwanasilInto the top 10 at #8
  • Roger GonzalezEnters at #9
  • Franklin TeranNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • William AbelyanMoved up to Lightweight
  • Victor PoloMoved up to Lightweight
  • Rocky JuarezMoved up to Lightweight
  • Spend AbaziMoved up to Lightweight
  • Humberto SotoMoved up to Lightweight
  • Orlando SalidoMoved up to Lightweight
  • Nicky CookMoved up to Lightweight
  • Samuel KebedeMoved up to Lightweight
  • Priest SmallsMoved up to Lightweight
  • Stephen FosterWas #9 last month

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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