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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2014

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFMay 2014WBOMay 2014
πŸ†Philippines flagNonito Donaire
Super Champion
Not available for May 2014
Russia flagEvgeny Gradovich
Champion
Vacant
πŸ†Jamaica flagNicholas Walters
World Champion

1Argentina flagJesus Andres CuellarBelgium flagAlexander Miskirtchianβ–²+1United States flagGary Allen Russell Jr
2Japan flagSatoshi Hosonoβ–²+1
Vacant
Thailand flagChonlatarn Piriyapinyo
3Philippines flagMarvin Sonsonaβ–²+1Australia flagJoel Brunkerβ–²+4Puerto Rico flagGamalier Rodriguezβ–²+3
4South Africa flagSimpiwe VetyekaDominican Republic flagJavier FortunaUkraine flagVasyl Lomachenkoβ–²+1
5Ukraine flagOleg YefimovychThailand flagChonlatarn PiriyapinyoPhilippines flagMarvin Sonsonaβ–²+2
6Dominican Republic flagDaniel Ramirezβ–²+1United Kingdom flagLee SelbyAustralia flagJoel Brunkerβ–Ό-2
7Peru flagCarlos Zambranoβ–²+1United States flagRonny Riosβ–²+1Poland flagKamil Laszczykβ–Ό-4
8Dominican Republic flagClaudio Marreroβ–²+1Japan flagHisashi Amagasaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagLee Selbyβ–²+2
9United States flagRonny Riosβ–Ό-3Belgium flagAlexander Miskirtchianβ–Ό-7Nicaragua flagRene Alvarado
10Thailand flagChonlatarn Piriyapinyoβ–²+1Philippines flagMarvin SonsonaJapan flagHisashi Amagasaβ–²+1
11Nicaragua flagWilliam GonzalezNEWArgentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosArgentina flagMatias C. Adrian Ruedaβ–²+1
12United Kingdom flagLee SelbyPuerto Rico flagJayson VelezPuerto Rico flagJayson Velezβ–²+1
13Australia flagJoel Brunkerβ–Ό-3France flagSofiane Takouchtβ–²+1Russia flagAndrey Bogdanovβ–²+1
14Japan flagHisashi AmagasaUnited States flagEric Hunterβ–²+1Mexico flagJose Ramirezβ–²+1
15Argentina flagLuis Emmanuel CusolitoPhilippines flagJessie Cris RosalesNEW

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 2014

WBAMay 2014 vs April 2014

πŸ†

There is a new Super Champion: Philippines flagNonito Donaire(previously South Africa flagSimpiwe Vetyeka)

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Chonlatarn PiriyapinyoPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireLast ranked #2
  • AU flag
    Joel BrunkerNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1
  • PH flag
    Marvin SonsonaFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • DO flag
    Daniel RamirezFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ronny RiosNow #9 after #6 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • AU flag
    Joel BrunkerDown 3 places to #13
    β–Ό-3

IBFMay 2014 vs April 2014

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jonathan Victor BarrosNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Joel BrunkerUp 3 places to #3
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • GE flag
    Alexander MiskirtchianNow #9 after #1 last month
    β–Ό-8
  • DO flag
    Javier FortunaFrom #3 to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • TH flag
    Chonlatarn PiriyapinyoDown one place to #5
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2014 vs April 2014

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Hisashi AmagasaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jun DoliguezOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Gamalier RodriguezNow #3 after #6 last month
    β–²+3
  • PH flag
    Marvin SonsonaUp to #5 from #7
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Lee SelbyClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Kamil LaszczykDropped from #3 to #7
    β–Ό-4
  • AU flag
    Joel BrunkerFrom #4 to #6
    β–Ό-2