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Featherweight boxing rankings- September 1972

Featherweight boxing rankings archive for September 1972 across organizations. This page is the combined featherweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Featherweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC September 1972 rankings are not available.
RankRINGSeptember 1972
🏆Mexico flagClemente Sanchez
Champion
1Mexico flagRicardo Arredondo
2Panama flagErnesto Marcel
3Brazil flagEder Jofre+1
4Japan flagKuniaki Shibata+1
5South Africa flagArnold Taylor+2
6Venezuela flagAntonio Gomez
7Spain flagJose Legra-4
8Philippines flagBert Nabalatan+1
9Mexico flagJesus Alonso+1
10Ghana flagBob Allotey-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived September 1972.

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Month-over-month changes since September 1972

RINGSeptember 1972 vs August 1972

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Arnold TaylorClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • BR flag
    Eder JofreFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • JP flag
    Kuniaki ShibataUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Jose LegraFell from #3 to #7
    -4
  • GH flag
    Bob AlloteyFrom #8 to #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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