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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2019

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFMay 2019WBOMay 2019
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for May 2019
United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†China flagCan Xu
World Champion

1Japan flagHiroshige OsawaQatar flagKid GalahadUnited States flagShakur Stevensonβ–²+5
2Dominican Republic flagHector Luis Garcia
Vacant
United States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–Ό-1
3United States flagShakur StevensonUnited States flagShakur Stevensonβ–²+2United States flagJessie Magdalenoβ–²+1
4Puerto Rico flagJesus RojasPhilippines flagJhack TeporaNEWUnited Kingdom flagCarl Framptonβ–²+1
5Panama flagBrayan De GraciaJapan flagReiya Abeβ–Ό-1Ireland flagMichael Conlanβ–²+2
6Ireland flagMichael ConlanFrance flagSofiane TakouchtColombia flagMiguel Marriagaβ–²+3
7Cuba flagHairon SocarrasAustralia flagNathaniel MayUnited Kingdom flagRyan Walshβ–²+1
8Dominican Republic flagYohan VasquezMongolia flagTugstsogt NyambayarMexico flagRuben VillaNEW
9Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroJapan flagSatoshi Shimizuβ–Ό-6Japan flagMusashi Moriβ–²+2
10Panama flagAnselmo MorenoNEWSpain flagJesus Sanchez Luqueβ–²+1Philippines flagDave Penalosaβ–²+2
11United States flagCarlos CastroDominican Republic flagRanfis Javier Encarnacionβ–²+1United States flagJason Sanchezβ–²+2
12United States flagJason SanchezIreland flagMichael ConlanNEWIreland flagDavid Oliver Joyceβ–²+2
13Argentina flagCarlos Jorge SardinezJapan flagHiroshige OsawaBrazil flagAntonio Paulo Soaresβ–²+2
14Philippines flagMarlon TapalesNEWSouth Africa flagLerato DlaminiMexico flagManuel AvilaNEW
15Philippines flagJhack TeporaPhilippines flagDave PenalosaPuerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velezβ–Ό-13

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 2019

WBAMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shun KuboWas #10 last month

IBFMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jhack TeporaInto the top 10 at #4
  • Jesus Sanchez LuqueUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Toka ClaryOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • MX flag
    Eduardo RamirezLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shakur StevensonClimbed from #5 to #3
    β–²+2
  • Jesus Sanchez LuqueUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1
  • DO flag
    Ranfis Javier EncarnacionFrom #12 to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • JP flag
    Satoshi ShimizuNow #9 after #3 last month
    β–Ό-6
  • JP flag
    Reiya AbeDown one place to #5
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ruben VillaNow in the top 10 at #8
  • JP flag
    Musashi MoriPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • PH flag
    Dave PenalosaJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Christopher Diaz-VelezDown to #15
  • UA flag
    Oleg MalynovskyiOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • MX flag
    Luis Alberto LopezPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shakur StevensonJumped from #6 to #1
    β–²+5
  • CO flag
    Miguel MarriagaJumped from #9 to #6
    β–²+3
  • IE flag
    Michael ConlanNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Christopher Diaz-VelezDropped from #2 to #15
    β–Ό-13
  • US flag
    Joet GonzalezDown one place to #2
    β–Ό-1