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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2017

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFMay 2017WBOMay 2017
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for May 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Mexico flagAbner Mares
World Champion

1Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroArgentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosUnited States flagJoseph Diaz
2Puerto Rico flagJesus RojasUnited Kingdom flagScott QuiggMexico flagCarlos Diaz Ramirez
3United Kingdom flagCarl FramptonNEWUnited Kingdom flagCarl FramptonPhilippines flagMark Magsayoβ–²+1
4China flagCan Xuβ–Ό-1United States flagJoseph DiazPuerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velezβ–Ό-1
5Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonPhilippines flagGenesis ServaniaNEW
6Mexico flagJorge LaraNEWJapan flagRyo TakenakaUkraine flagOleg Malynovskyi
7Venezuela flagNehomar Cermenoβ–Ό-2Denmark flagDennis CeylanArgentina flagMatias Carlos Adrian Ruedaβ–Ό-2
8Australia flagJoel BrunkerRomania flagViorel SimionNamibia flagSakaria Lukasβ–Ό-1
9United States flagJoseph DiazJapan flagSatoshi Hosonoβ–²+1Colombia flagMiguel Marriagaβ–Ό-1
10United States flagTyler McCrearyβ–²+4Ukraine flagOleg Yefimovychβ–²+1United Kingdom flagCarl Framptonβ–Ό-1
11Italy flagCarmine TommasoneQatar flagKid Galahadβ–²+1Australia flagLuke Jacksonβ–²+4
12Mexico flagAndres GutierrezNEWAustralia flagNathaniel Mayβ–²+1Philippines flagAlbert Pagaraβ–²+1
13Thailand flagWiran SiththisobPuerto Rico flagJesus M. RojasNEWUnited Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonNEW
14Japan flagHiroshige OsawaNEWMexico flagAndres GutierrezPoland flagKamil Laszczykβ–Ό-4
15Panama flagBrayan De Graciaβ–Ό-8Japan flagKosuke SakaDenmark flagDennis Ceylanβ–Ό-1

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 2017

WBAMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Carl FramptonNow in the top 10 at #3
  • MX flag
    Jorge LaraInto the top 10 at #6
  • US flag
    Tyler McCrearyPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Abraham LopezPreviously held #6
  • PA flag
    Brayan De GraciaCurrently at #15
  • ZA flag
    Simpiwe VetyekaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tyler McCrearyNow #10 after #14 last month
    β–²+4

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Brayan De GraciaDown 8 places to #15
    β–Ό-8
  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoDown to #7 from #5
    β–Ό-2
  • CN flag
    Can XuSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1

IBFMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Abraham LopezPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Satoshi HosonoClimbed a place to #9
    β–²+1
  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1
  • GB flag
    Kid GalahadClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1

WBOMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Genesis ServaniaNow in the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Kamil LaszczykDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Luke JacksonUp 4 places to #11
    β–²+4
  • PH flag
    Mark MagsayoUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • PH flag
    Albert PagaraFrom #13 to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Kamil LaszczykDropped from #10 to #14
    β–Ό-4
  • AR flag
    Matias Carlos Adrian RuedaFrom #5 to #7
    β–Ό-2
  • PR flag
    Christopher Diaz-VelezSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1