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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - October 2001

Featherweight rankings for October 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2001WBOOctober 2001RINGOctober 2001
🏆
Vacant
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraMarco Antonio Barrera
2Naseem HamedJuan M. Marquez+1Naseem Hamed
4Victor PoloPhilippe Ndou+1Erik Morales
5Phillip NdouNaseem Hamed-2Johnny Tapia
6Lewis WoodsAugie SanchezDerrick Gainer
7Johnny TapiaIstvan KovacsFrankie Toledo
8Armando CordobaWilliam AbelyanMbulelo Botile
9Istvan Kovacs+1Victor Polo+6William Abelyan
10Antonio Cermeno+1Gavin ReesGuty Espadas Jr
11In Jin Chi+1Angel Vazquez+1Juan Manuel Marquez
12Takashi KoshimotoNEWVictor Santiago-3
13Kengo NagashimaGuty Espadas Jr-2
14Soleh SundavaDaniel Seda-1
15Cyril ThomasHector Acero Sanchez-1
15Armando Cordoba

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2001

WBAOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio CermenoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Angel VazquezOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Istvan KovacsUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Antonio CermenoClimbed a place to #10
    +1
  • In Jin ChiFrom #12 to #11
    +1

WBOOctober 2001 vs September 2001

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Victor SantiagoDropped to #11
  • Guty Espadas JrCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Victor PoloNow #8 after being #14 last month
    +6
  • Juan M. MarquezUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Philippe NdouUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor SantiagoDropped from #8 to #11
    -3
  • Naseem HamedSlipped from #2 to #4
    -2
  • Guty Espadas JrDown to #12 from #10
    -2

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.

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