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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - May 2006

Featherweight rankings for May 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2006IBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006RINGMay 2006
🏆Chris John
World Champion
Scott Harrison
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Vacant
Jorge LinaresChris John
2Jose Cheo RojasOrlando SalidoTerdsak JandaengTakashi Koshimoto
3Jorge Linares
Vacant
Juan Manuel MarquezJuan Manuel Marquez
4Juan Manuel MarquezNEWJuan MarquezMarcos Ramirez+1Humberto Soto
5Hiroyuki EnokiSpend AbaziRoinet Caballero-1In Jin Chi
6Spend Abazi
Vacant
Jorge SolisScott Harrison+1
7Jose Pablo EstrellaNEW
Vacant
Nicky CookSpend Abazi+3
8Jason Litzau+2In Jin Chi-1Stephen FosterHiroyuki EnokiNEW
9Nicky Cook-2Nicky CookSteve LuevanoNicky CookNEW
10Elio Rojas-1Jorge LinaresSpend AbaziThomas MashabaNEW
11Thomas MashabaGamaliel DiazAndras MeszarosNEW
12Jorge SolisMartin HonorioElio Rojas
13Steve LuevanoEsham PickeringRobert Guerrero
14Renan Acosta
Vacant
Gairy St Clair
15Juan Manuel LopezMarcos RamirezGamaliel Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Gamaliel DiazWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jason LitzauClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Nicky CookNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2
  • Elio RojasSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest fallers

  • In Jin ChiSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest risers

  • Marcos RamirezFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Roinet CaballeroDown one place to #5
    -1

RINGMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Hiroyuki EnokiNow ranked #8
  • Nicky CookNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Thomas MashabaNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rocky JuarezMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • Joan GuzmanMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • Victor PoloLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Spend AbaziImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Scott HarrisonUp one spot to #6
    +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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