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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - October 2000

Featherweight rankings for October 2000. 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 October 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2000WBOOctober 2000RINGOctober 2000
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Vacant
1Naseem HamedNEWNaseem Hamed-1Naseem Hamed
2Victor PoloIstvan Kovacs-1Erik Morales
4Phillip Ndou+1Antonio DiazPaul Ingle
5Istvan Kovacs+1Philippe NdouDerrick Gainer
6Angel Vazquez-3Juan M. MarquezGuty Espadas Jr
7Lewis WoodsManuel MedinaJohnny TapiaNEW
8Freddie NorwoodJulio Pablo ChaconNEWFred Norwood-1
9Julio Pablo ChaconEnrique SanchezJuan Manuel Marquez-1
10Kengo NagashimaDaniel Seda+2Manuel Medina-1
11Daniel SedaGary ThornhillMbulelo Botile-1
12Soleh SundavaNana Konadu-4
13Antonio DiazJuan C. Ramirez
14Agapito Sanchez
15
Vacant

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2000

WBAOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Naseem HamedNow in the top 10 at #1

Biggest risers

  • Phillip NdouUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Angel VazquezNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3

WBOOctober 2000 vs September 2000

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Naseem Hamed)

Entered the top 10

  • Julio Pablo ChaconInto the top 10 at #7
  • Daniel SedaClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Angel VazquezOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • Nana KonaduDropped to #11
  • Carlos UribeLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Daniel SedaClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Nana KonaduDown 4 places to #11
    -4
  • Istvan KovacsDown one place to #2
    -1

RINGOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Johnny TapiaNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Angel VazquezOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • Fred NorwoodFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Juan Manuel MarquezSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Manuel MedinaFrom #8 to #9
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.