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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2023

Official Featherweight rankings for May 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023
πŸ†United Kingdom flagLeigh Wood
World Champion
Not available for May 2023
Mexico flagLuis Alberto Lopez
Champion
Cuba flagRobeisy Ramirez
Champion

1Uzbekistan flagOtabek KholmatovJapan flagReiya AbeUnited States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–²+2
2United States flagRaymond Ford
Vacant
Ukraine flagArnold Khegai
3Argentina flagMirco CuelloUnited Kingdom flagJosh WarringtonMexico flagSergio Chirino Sanchezβ–²+1
4Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo NunezUnited Kingdom flagJames DickensJapan flagReiya Abeβ–²+3
5United Kingdom flagJosh Warringtonβ–²+1United States flagRaymond FordUnited Kingdom flagIsaac Dogboe
6Panama flagAnselmo Morenoβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNick BallNEWUnited Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
7United States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–²+1Ukraine flagArnold Khegaiβ–²+1United Kingdom flagNick Ballβ–²+1
8Mexico flagMauricio LaraUnited States flagRuben Villaβ–²+2United States flagRaymond Fordβ–²+1
9United States flagRuben VillaDominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo Nunezβ–²+2Mexico flagBrandon Leon Benitezβ–²+4
10United States flagVictor MoralesUnited States flagEdward VazquezNEWUnited Kingdom flagJames Dickens
11United Kingdom flagThomas Patrick WardUnited States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–²+1United States flagRuben Villa
12Ukraine flagArnold KhegaiSouth Africa flagLerato Dlaminiβ–Ό-5Japan flagSatoshi Shimizu
13Mexico flagBrandon Leon BenitezMexico flagBrandon Leon BenitezItaly flagMauro ForteNEW
14United Kingdom flagJames DickensJapan flagToshiki Shimomachiβ–²+1Uzbekistan flagOtabek Kholmatov
15Venezuela flagLisandro BarazarteItaly flagMauro ForteNEWJapan flagToshiki Shimomachi

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 2023

WBAMay 2023 vs April 2023

πŸ†

There is a new World Champion: United Kingdom flagLeigh Wood(previously Mexico flagMauricio Lara)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Leigh WoodOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Joet GonzalezUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Nick BallNow ranked #6
  • DO flag
    Luis Reynaldo NunezClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • US flag
    Edward VazquezNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Otabek KholmatovOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • ZA flag
    Lerato DlaminiFell to #12
  • GB flag
    Jordan GillPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Ruben VillaUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2
  • DO flag
    Luis Reynaldo NunezClimbed from #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • UA flag
    Arnold KhegaiFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Lerato DlaminiNow #12 after #7 last month
    β–Ό-5

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Brandon Leon BenitezJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IE flag
    Michael ConlanLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Brandon Leon BenitezNow #9 after #13 last month
    β–²+4
  • JP flag
    Reiya AbeJumped from #7 to #4
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Joet GonzalezFrom #3 to #1
    β–²+2