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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2004

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBOMay 2004
πŸ†Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Not available for May 2004
Not available for May 2004
Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
Champion
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion

1Philippines flagManny PacquiaoThailand flagAnusorn YotjanNEW
2Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+1Mexico flagDaniel Ponce De LeonNEW
3United States flagDerrick Gainerβ–²+1Mexico flagJorge LaciervaNEW
4Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barreraβ–²+1Australia flagNedal HusseinNEW
5Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–²+1Mexico flagAlejandro BarreraNEW
6Colombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+2France flagSalim MedjkouneNEW
7Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–²+2United States flagPaulie AyalaNEW
8Mexico flagOrlando Salidoβ–²+2Mexico flagDiego MoralesNEW
9United Kingdom flagMichael Brodieβ–²+2United States flagWillie JorrinNEW
10United States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+2Argentina flagOscar Rene PonceNEW
11Japan flagOsamu Satoβ–Ό-4Dominican Republic flagAgapito SanchezNEW
12United States flagRicardo Juarezβ–²+1Dominican Republic flagHector AvilaNEW
13Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasNEWMexico flagMarcos LiconaNEW
14United States flagDaniel MaldonadoPanama flagCelestino CaballeroNEW
15Japan flagZaiki TakemotoNEWMexico flagMartin HonorioNEW

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 2004

WBAMay 2004 vs April 2004

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Osamu SatoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloUp to #6 from #8
    β–²+2
  • CO flag
    Oscar LeonClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Orlando SalidoUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Osamu SatoDropped from #7 to #11
    β–Ό-4

WBOMay 2004 vs April 2004

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There is a new Champion: Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman(previously United Kingdom flagScott Harrison)

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Anusorn YotjanNow ranked #1
  • MX flag
    Daniel Ponce De LeonEnters at #2
  • MX flag
    Jorge LaciervaNow ranked #3
  • AU flag
    Nedal HusseinInto the top 10 at #4
  • MX flag
    Alejandro BarreraEnters at #5
  • FR flag
    Salim MedjkouneNow in the top 10 at #6
  • US flag
    Paulie AyalaEnters at #7
  • MX flag
    Diego MoralesEnters at #8
  • US flag
    Willie JorrinEnters at #9
  • AR flag
    Oscar Rene PonceNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Stephen FosterMoved up to Lightweight
  • AM flag
    William AbelyanOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • CO flag
    Victor PoloLast ranked #2
  • MX flag
    Rocky JuarezWas #3 last month
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • MX flag
    Humberto SotoPreviously held #5
  • MX flag
    Orlando SalidoPreviously held #6
  • GB flag
    Nicky CookOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • SE flag
    Samuel KebedeOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • US flag
    Priest SmallsWas #10 last month