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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2017

Official Featherweight rankings for October 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFOctober 2017WBOOctober 2017
πŸ†Mexico flagLeo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Not available for October 2017
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
Mexico flagOscar Valdez
Champion
πŸ†Mexico flagAbner Mares
World Champion

1Puerto Rico flagJesus RojasUnited Kingdom flagJosh Warringtonβ–²+4United States flagJoseph Diaz
2China flagCan XuUnited Kingdom flagScott QuiggPhilippines flagMark Magsayo
3United Kingdom flagCarl FramptonUnited Kingdom flagCarl FramptonNamibia flagSakaria Lukas
4Ukraine flagOleg YefimovychUnited States flagJoseph DiazPhilippines flagJhack TeporaNEW
5Dominican Republic flagClaudio MarreroQatar flagKid Galahadβ–²+2Ukraine flagOleg Malynovskyiβ–²+1
6United States flagJoseph DiazRomania flagViorel Simionβ–²+3Puerto Rico flagChristopher Diaz-Velezβ–Ό-1
7Mexico flagJorge LaraAustralia flagNathaniel Mayβ–²+4United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
8Japan flagShun KuboNEWArgentina flagJonathan Victor BarrosUnited Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
9Australia flagJoel BrunkerDenmark flagDennis Ceylanβ–Ό-3Australia flagLuke Jackson
10United States flagTyler McCrearyJapan flagKosuke Sakaβ–²+2United Kingdom flagScott Quigg
11Japan flagHiroshige Osawaβ–²+2Mexico flagEduardo Ramirezβ–²+2Philippines flagAlbert Pagara
12Panama flagBrayan De Graciaβ–²+2Japan flagReiya Abeβ–²+2United States flagTramaine Williamsβ–²+1
13Puerto Rico flagLuis Lebronβ–²+2Japan flagSatoshi ShimizuNEWDenmark flagDennis Ceylanβ–Ό-1
14Liberia flagToka Khan ClaryNEWPhilippines flagMark MagsayoNEWMexico flagJosue Veraza
15Venezuela flagNehomar Cermenoβ–Ό-7United States flagJose HaroUnited Kingdom flagRichard PumicpicNEW

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 2017

WBAOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Shun KuboEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Hiroshige OsawaFrom #13 to #11
    β–²+2
  • PA flag
    Brayan De GraciaNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    β–²+2
  • PR flag
    Luis LebronClimbed from #15 to #13
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Nehomar CermenoFell from #8 to #15
    β–Ό-7

IBFOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Nathaniel MayPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • JP flag
    Kosuke SakaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleg YefimovychWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonJumped from #5 to #1
    β–²+4
  • AU flag
    Nathaniel MayJumped from #11 to #7
    β–²+4
  • RO flag
    Viorel SimionImproved from #9 to #6
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • DK flag
    Dennis CeylanNow #9 after #6 last month
    β–Ό-3

WBOOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Jhack TeporaInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Genesis ServaniaOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MalynovskyiFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Tramaine WilliamsFrom #13 to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Christopher Diaz-VelezDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • DK flag
    Dennis CeylanSlipped a spot to #13
    β–Ό-1