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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2018

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for May 2018
United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Mexico flagAbner Mares
World Champion
United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
Interim Champion

1Puerto Rico flagJesus Rojas
Vacant
Philippines flagMark Magsayo
2Philippines flagJhack Tepora
Vacant
Namibia flagSakaria Lukas
3Mexico flagEdivaldo Ortegaβ–²+3Qatar flagKid GalahadPhilippines flagGenesis Servaniaβ–²+1
4China flagCan Xuβ–Ό-1Australia flagNathaniel MayUkraine flagOleg Malynovskyiβ–²+2
5Philippines flagGenesis Servaniaβ–Ό-1Japan flagReiya AbeAustralia flagLuke Jacksonβ–²+3
6United States flagTyler McCrearyβ–Ό-1Japan flagSatoshi ShimizuUnited States flagManuel Avilaβ–²+3
7Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroPhilippines flagMark MagsayoUnited Kingdom flagRyan Walshβ–²+3
8Japan flagShun KuboChina flagCan XuPhilippines flagRichard Pumicpicβ–²+3
9Australia flagJoel BrunkerUnited States flagToka ClaryMexico flagErick Ituarteβ–²+3
10Panama flagBrayan De GraciaPhilippines flagJhack TeporaAustralia flagNathaniel Mayβ–²+3
11Liberia flagToka Khan ClaryPhilippines flagGenesis Servaniaβ–²+1Philippines flagNonito Donaireβ–Ό-4
12United States flagJoseph DiazNEWSpain flagJesus Sanchez Luqueβ–Ό-1Puerto Rico flagLuis LebronNEW
13Philippines flagJessie Cris RosalesPanama flagBrayan De GraciaUnited Kingdom flagKid Galahadβ–²+1
14Nicaragua flagRobin ZamoraFrance flagSofiane TakouchtNEWUnited States flagToka Khan Claryβ–²+1
15United States flagDuarn Vue
Vacant
Colombia flagMiguel MarriagaNEW

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 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Edivaldo OrtegaImproved from #6 to #3
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Can XuDown one place to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • PH flag
    Genesis ServaniaFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Tyler McCrearyFrom #5 to #6
    β–Ό-1

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington(previously United Kingdom flagLee Selby)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonPreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • PH flag
    Genesis ServaniaClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • Jesus Sanchez LuqueSlipped a spot to #12
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

πŸ†

There is a new Interim Champion: United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton(previously Mexico flagOscar Valdez)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Carl FramptonOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • PH flag
    Jhack TeporaOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Luke JacksonUp 3 places to #5
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Manuel AvilaNow #6 after #9 last month
    β–²+3
  • GB flag
    Ryan WalshUp 3 places to #7
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • PH flag
    Nonito DonaireFell from #7 to #11
    β–Ό-4