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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2001

Official Featherweight rankings for October 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
RankWBAOctober 2001WBCIBFWBOOctober 2001
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Vacant
Not available for October 2001
Not available for October 2001
Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chacon
Champion
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion

1Country flagDaniel SedaMexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
2United Kingdom flagNaseem HamedMexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–²+1
3Saudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–²+1
4Colombia flagVictor PoloUnited Kingdom flagNaseem Hamedβ–Ό-2
5South Africa flagPhillipe NdouUnited States flagAugie Sanchez
6Country flagLewis WoodsHungary flagIstvan Kovacs
7Mexico flagJohnny TapiaUnited States flagWilliam Abelyan
8Panama flagArmando CordobaColombia flagVictor Poloβ–²+6
9Hungary flagIstvan Kovacsβ–²+1United Kingdom flagGavin Rees
10Venezuela flagAntonio Cermenoβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+1
11South Korea flagIn-Jin Chiβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagVictor Santiagoβ–Ό-3
12Japan flagTakashi KoshimotoNEWMexico flagGuty Espadasβ–Ό-2
13Japan flagKengo NagashimaPuerto Rico flagDaniel Sedaβ–Ό-1
14India flagSoleh SundavaDominican Republic flagHector Acero Sanchezβ–Ό-1
15France flagCyril ThomasPanama flagArmando Cordoba

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 September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • HU flag
    Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #9
    β–²+1
  • VE flag
    Antonio CermenoClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1
  • KR flag
    In-Jin ChiClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloJumped from #14 into the top 10
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Victor SantiagoDropped to #11
  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Victor PoloNow #8 after #14 last month
    β–²+6
  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezUp one spot to #2
    β–²+1
  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Victor SantiagoDropped from #8 to #11
    β–Ό-3
  • GB flag
    Naseem HamedSlipped from #2 to #4
    β–Ό-2
  • MX flag
    Guty EspadasNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    β–Ό-2