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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2006

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
World Champion
Not available for May 2006
United Kingdom flagScott Harrison
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Venezuela flagJorge Linares
2Venezuela flagJose Cheo RojasMexico flagOrlando SalidoThailand flagTerdsak Jandaeng
3Venezuela flagJorge Linares
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
4Mexico flagJuan Manuel MarquezNEWMexico flagJuan MarquezUnited States flagMarcos Ramirezβ–²+1
5Japan flagHiroyuki EnokiDenmark flagSpend AbaziPanama flagRoinet Caballeroβ–Ό-1
6Denmark flagSpend Abazi
Vacant
Mexico flagJorge Solis
7Argentina flagJose Pablo EstrellaNEW
Vacant
United Kingdom flagNicky Cook
8United States flagJason Litzauβ–²+2South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagStephen Foster
9United Kingdom flagNicky Cookβ–Ό-2United Kingdom flagNicky CookUnited States flagSteve Luevano
10Dominican Republic flagElio Rojasβ–Ό-1Venezuela flagJorge LinaresDenmark flagSpend Abazi
11South Africa flagThomas MashabaMexico flagGamaliel DiazHungary flagAndras MeszarosNEW
12Mexico flagJorge SolisMexico flagMartin HonorioDominican Republic flagElio Rojas
13United States flagSteve LuevanoUnited Kingdom flagEsham PickeringUnited States flagRobert Guerrero
14Panama flagRenan Acosta
Vacant
Australia flagGairy St Clair
15Puerto Rico flagJuan Manuel LopezUnited States flagMarcos RamirezMexico flagGamaliel Diaz

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 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Juan Manuel MarquezEnters at #4
  • AR flag
    Jose Pablo EstrellaNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gamaliel DiazWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jason LitzauClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Nicky CookNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    β–Ό-2
  • DO flag
    Elio RojasSlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest fallers

  • KR flag
    In-Jin ChiDown one place to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Marcos RamirezFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Roinet CaballeroDown one place to #5
    β–Ό-1