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Featherweight Boxing Rankings- October 1992

Featherweight boxing rankings archive for October 1992 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic featherweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Featherweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1โ€“10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO October 1992 rankings are not available.
RankRINGOctober 1992
1United Kingdom flagPaul Hodkinson
2Mexico flagManuel Medina
3South Korea flagYung Kyun Park
4United States flagKevin Kelley
5United States flagJesse James Leija+1
6United States flagTom Johnson+1
7Colombia flagRuben PalacioNEW
8United States flagLouie Espinoza+1
9United Kingdom flagColin McMillan-4
10Colombia flagEver Beleno

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since October 1992

RINGOctober 1992 vs September 1992

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Ruben PalacioNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Troy DorseyPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jesse James LeijaFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • US flag
    Tom JohnsonClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • US flag
    Louie EspinozaUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Colin McMillanDropped from #5 to #9
    -4

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 Sรกnchez, and more recently, fighters like Manny Pacquiao (early in his career) and Leo Santa Cruz.

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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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