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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - November 2001

Featherweight rankings for November 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2001WBONovember 2001RINGNovember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
3Naseem Hamed-1Juan M. MarquezNaseem Hamed
4Victor PoloPhilippe NdouErik Morales
5Phillip NdouNaseem HamedJohnny Tapia
6Lewis WoodsAugie SanchezDerrick Gainer
7Johnny TapiaIstvan KovacsFrankie Toledo
8Istvan Kovacs+1William AbelyanJuan Manuel Marquez+3
9Antonio Cermeno+1Victor PoloMbulelo Botile-1
10In Jin Chi+1Gavin ReesWilliam Abelyan-1
11Takashi Koshimoto+1Angel VazquezGuty Espadas Jr-1
12Kengo Nagashima+1Victor Santiago
13Cyril Thomas+2Guty Espadas Jr
14Robbie PedenNEWScott HarrisonNEW
15Scott HarrisonNEWHector Acero Sanchez
15Frank ToledoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2001

WBANovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • In Jin ChiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Armando CordobaWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Cyril ThomasUp to #13 from #15
    +2
  • Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Antonio CermenoClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Naseem HamedDown one place to #3
    -1

RINGNovember 2001 vs October 2001

Biggest risers

  • Juan Manuel MarquezUp 3 places to #7
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Mbulelo BotileDown one place to #8
    -1
  • William AbelyanFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • Guty Espadas JrFrom #9 to #10
    -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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