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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2012

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2012.

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 2012WBCIBFMay 2012WBOMay 2012
πŸ†Indonesia flagChris John
Super Champion
Not available for May 2012
Australia flagBilly Dib
Champion
Mexico flagOrlando Salido
Champion
πŸ†Panama flagCelestino Caballero
World Champion

1Mexico flagMiguel Angel Garcia
Vacant
United States flagMiguel Angel Garcia
2Jamaica flagNicholas Walters
Vacant
Thailand flagChonlatarn Piriyapinyo
3Dominican Republic flagJavier FortunaCuba flagLuis Francoβ–²+1Australia flagJoel Brunker
4Puerto Rico flagLuis Orlando Del VallePhilippines flagRey Bautistaβ–²+1Mexico flagRafael MarquezNEW
5Argentina flagFernando David SaucedoPanama flagNicholas Waltersβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagOrlando Cruz
6Argentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosDominican Republic flagJavier Fortunaβ–²+1Germany flagMarcel Meyerdiercksβ–²+5
7Indonesia flagDaud Cino YordanMexico flagDaniel Ponce De Leonβ–²+1Jamaica flagNicholas Walters
8United States flagAbraham Lopezβ–²+2Belgium flagAlexander Miskirtchianβ–²+1Russia flagVyacheslav GusevNEW
9Japan flagSatoshi Hosonoβ–²+2Colombia flagDaulis Prescottβ–²+1United States flagGary Allen Russell Jr
10Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–²+2Mexico flagEduardo Escobedoβ–²+1Philippines flagRey BautistaNEW
11Ukraine flagStanislav Merdovβ–²+2Indonesia flagDaud YordanNEWArgentina flagMauricio Javier MunozNEW
12Russia flagVyacheslav Gusevβ–²+2United States flagGary Allen Russell Jrβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagJayson Velezβ–Ό-2
13Dominican Republic flagClaudio Marreroβ–²+2Argentina flagMauricio Munozβ–²+1Cuba flagLuis Francoβ–Ό-1
14Mexico flagSalvador Sanchez IINEWFrance flagSofiane TakouchtNEWJapan flagHiroshige OsawaNEW
15Georgia flagAlexander MiskirtchianNEWArgentina flagDiego Oscar SilvaNEW

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.

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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 2012

WBAMay 2012 vs April 2012

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis FrancoPreviously held #8
  • US flag
    Gary Allen Russell JrLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Abraham LopezClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoFrom #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    β–²+2

WBOMay 2012 vs April 2012

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Rafael MarquezNow ranked #4
  • DE flag
    Marcel MeyerdiercksClimbed from #11 up to #6
  • RU flag
    Vyacheslav GusevInto the top 10 at #8
  • PH flag
    Rey BautistaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Daniel Ponce De LeonPreviously held #4
  • PH flag
    Lorenzo VillanuevaPreviously held #6
  • PR flag
    Luis Orlando Del ValleWas #8 last month
  • PR flag
    Jayson VelezFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Marcel MeyerdiercksUp 5 places to #6
    β–²+5

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Jayson VelezDown to #12 from #10
    β–Ό-2
  • CU flag
    Luis FrancoSlipped a spot to #13
    β–Ό-1