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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - May 2018

Featherweight rankings for May 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2018IBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018RINGMay 2018
🏆Leo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Josh WarringtonNEW
Champion
Oscar Valdez
Champion
Vacant
🏆Abner Mares
World Champion
Carl FramptonNEW
Interim Champion
1Jesus Rojas
Vacant
Mark MagsayoLeo Santa Cruz
2Jhack Tepora
Vacant
Sakaria LukasCarl Frampton+1
3Edivaldo Ortega+3Kid GalahadGenesis Servania+1Gary Allen Russell Jr-1
4Can Xu-1Nathaniel MayOleg Malynovskyi+2Oscar Valdez
5Genesis Servania-1Reiya AbeLuke Jackson+3Lee Selby
6Tyler McCreary-1Satoshi ShimizuManuel Avila+3Abner Mares
7Claudio MarreroMark MagsayoRyan Walsh+3Joseph Diaz
8Shun KuboCan XuRichard Pumicpic+3Jesus Rojas
9Joel BrunkerToka ClaryErick Ituarte+3Josh Warrington
10Brayan De GraciaJhack TeporaNathaniel May+3Scott Quigg
11Toka Khan ClaryGenesis Servania+1Nonito Donaire-4
12Joseph DiazNEWJesus Sanchez Luque-1Luis LebronNEW
13Jessie Cris RosalesBrayan De GraciaKid Galahad+1
14Robin ZamoraSofiane TakouchtNEWToka Khan Clary+1
15Duarn Vue
Vacant
Miguel MarriagaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • Edivaldo OrtegaImproved from #6 to #3
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Can XuDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Genesis ServaniaFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Tyler McCrearyFrom #5 to #6
    -1

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new Champion: Josh Warrington(previously Lee Selby)

Biggest risers

  • Genesis ServaniaClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jesus Sanchez LuqueSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

🏆

There is a new Interim Champion: Carl Frampton

Entered the top 10

  • Richard PumicpicPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Erick ItuarteNow #9 (was #12)
  • Nathaniel MayJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jhack TeporaPreviously held #5
  • Nonito DonaireDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Luke JacksonUp 3 places to #5
    +3
  • Manuel AvilaNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Ryan WalshUp 3 places to #7
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Nonito DonaireFell from #7 to #11
    -4

RINGMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • Carl FramptonFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Gary Allen Russell JrDown one place to #3
    -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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