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Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” September 2000

Official Featherweight rankings for September 2000.

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
RankWBASeptember 2000WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2000
πŸ†United States flagDerrick Gainer
World Champion
Not available for September 2000
Not available for September 2000
United Kingdom flagNaseem Hamed
Champion

1
Vacant
Hungary flagIstvan Kovacs
2Colombia flagVictor PoloPuerto Rico flagAngel Vazquez
3Puerto Rico flagAngel Vazquezβ–²+2Dominican Republic flagAntonio Diaz
4Saudi Arabia flagPhilippe Ndouβ–²+2
5South Africa flagPhillipe Ndouβ–²+2Mexico flagJuan M. Marquezβ–Ό-1
6Hungary flagIstvan Kovacsβ–²+2Mexico flagManuel Medinaβ–²+1
7Country flagLewis Woodsβ–²+4Ghana flagNana Konaduβ–²+1
8United States flagFreddie NorwoodMexico flagEnrique Sanchezβ–²+3
9Argentina flagJulio Pablo Chaconβ–Ό-6China flagCarlos Uribe
10Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+2United Kingdom flagGary Thornhill
11Country flagDaniel SedaNEWPuerto Rico flagDaniel SedaNEW
12India flagSoleh SundavaNEWMexico flagJuan C. Ramirez
13Mexico flagAntonio Diaz
14Dominican Republic flagAgapito Sanchez
15
Vacant

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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WBASeptember 2000 vs August 2000

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There is a new World Champion: United States flagDerrick Gainer(previously United States flagFreddie Norwood)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lewis WoodsUp from #11 - now #7
  • JP flag
    Kengo NagashimaNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Kevin KellyMoved up to Super Welterweight
  • US flag
    Derrick GainerOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • GH flag
    Nana KonaduPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lewis WoodsUp 4 places to #7
    β–²+4
  • PR flag
    Angel VazquezUp to #3 from #5
    β–²+2
  • ZA flag
    Phillipe NdouFrom #7 to #5
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconDropped from #3 to #9
    β–Ό-6

WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Enrique SanchezUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Julio Pablo ChaconPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Enrique SanchezImproved from #11 to #8
    β–²+3
  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2
  • MX flag
    Manuel MedinaFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Juan M. MarquezDown one place to #5
    β–Ό-1