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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - October 1999

Featherweight rankings for October 1999. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1999
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1United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
2United States flagFred Norwood
3South Africa flagVuyani Bunguβ–²+1
4Mexico flagCesar Sotoβ–Ό-1
5Philippines flagLuisito Espinosa
6Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
7Mexico flagManuel Medina
8Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–²+2
9United States flagAngel Vazquez
10South Africa flagMbulelo BotileNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 1999

RINGOctober 1999 vs September 1999

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Mbulelo BotileEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoMoved down to Super Bantamweight

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • ZA flag
    Vuyani BunguFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Cesar SotoSlipped a spot to #4
    β–Ό-1