Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

Β© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠HomeπŸ“ŠRankingsπŸ”SearchπŸ†Champions

Featherweight Boxing Rankings - May 2005

Featherweight rankings for May 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2005WBCIBFWBORINGMay 2005
πŸ†Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Not available for May 2005
Not available for May 2005
Not available for May 2005
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
Champion
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion

1
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
2Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoSouth Korea flagInjin Chi
3Mexico flagHumberto SotoUnited States flagRocky Juarez
4Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasUnited Kingdom flagScott Harrison
5Venezuela flagJorge Linaresβ–²+5Colombia flagVictor Polo
6Philippines flagManny Pacquiaoβ–Ό-1Mexico flagManuel Medina
7Denmark flagSpend Abaziβ–Ό-1Indonesia flagChris Johnβ–²+1
8Colombia flagOscar Leonβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagMichael Brodieβ–Ό-1
9United States flagDerrick Gainerβ–Ό-1Denmark flagSpend Abazi
10Argentina flagJose Pablo Estrellaβ–²+4United Kingdom flagNicky Cook
11United States flagRicardo Juarezβ–Ό-2
12Brazil flagValdemir Pereiraβ–Ό-1
13Mexico flagJohnny Tapiaβ–Ό-1
14Japan flagHiroyuki Enokiβ–Ό-1
15Panama flagWhyber Garcia

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

πŸ†World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

πŸ“ˆRanking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

πŸ“†Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

πŸ”€Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

πŸ₯ŠBrowse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

πŸ›οΈOrganizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

πŸ”Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Something look wrong? Report an error

Month-over-month changes since April 2005

WBAMay 2005 vs April 2005

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jose Pablo EstrellaPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ricardo JuarezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Jorge LinaresUp 5 places to #5
    β–²+5
  • AR flag
    Jose Pablo EstrellaNow #10 after being #14 last month
    β–²+4

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ricardo JuarezSlipped from #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2
  • PH flag
    Manny PacquiaoSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • DK flag
    Spend AbaziDown one place to #7
    β–Ό-1

RINGMay 2005 vs April 2005

Biggest risers

  • ID flag
    Chris JohnClimbed a place to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Michael BrodieDown one place to #8
    β–Ό-1