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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” November 2001

Official Featherweight rankings for November 2001.

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
RankWBANovember 2001WBCIBFWBONovember 2001
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Vacant
Not available for November 2001
Not available for November 2001
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquez
3United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–Ό-1Saudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndou
4Colombia flagVictor PoloUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
5South Africa flagPhillipe NdouUnited States flagAugie Sanchez
6Country flagLewis WoodsHungary flagIstvan Kovacs
7Mexico flagJohnny TapiaUnited States flagWilliam Abelyan
8Hungary flagIstvan Kovacsβ–²+1Colombia flagVictor Polo
9Venezuela flagAntonio Cermenoβ–²+1United Kingdom flagGavin Rees
10South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez
11Japan flagTakashi Koshimotoβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagVictor Santiago
12Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+1Mexico flagGuty Espadas
13France flagCyril Thomasβ–²+2United Kingdom flagScott HarrisonNEW
14Australia flagRobbie PedenNEWDominican Republic flagHector Acero Sanchez
15United Kingdom flagScott HarrisonNEWPuerto Rico flagFrank ToledoNEW

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 October 2001

WBANovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • KR flag
    In-Jin ChiUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Armando CordobaWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Cyril ThomasUp to #13 from #15
    β–²+2
  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #8
    β–²+1
  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoClimbed a place to #9
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedDown one place to #3
    β–Ό-1