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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - September 2000

Featherweight rankings for September 2000. 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 September 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2000WBOSeptember 2000RINGSeptember 2000
🏆Derrick GainerNEW
World Champion
Naseem Hamed
Champion
1
Vacant
Istvan KovacsNaseem Hamed
2Victor PoloAngel VazquezErik MoralesNEW
3Angel Vazquez+2Antonio DiazPaul Ingle
5Phillip Ndou+2Philippe Ndou+2Derrick GainerNEW
6Istvan Kovacs+2Juan M. Marquez-1Guty Espadas Jr-1
7Lewis Woods+4Manuel Medina+1Fred Norwood-4
8Freddie Norwood-8Nana Konadu+1Juan Manuel Marquez-2
9Julio Pablo Chacon-6Enrique Sanchez+3Manuel Medina-2
10Kengo Nagashima+2Carlos UribeMbulelo Botile-2
11Daniel SedaNEWGary ThornhillAngel Vazquez-1
12Soleh SundavaNEWDaniel SedaNEW
13Antonio DiazJuan C. Ramirez
14Agapito Sanchez
15
Vacant

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2000

WBASeptember 2000 vs August 2000

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Derrick Gainer(previously Freddie Norwood)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kevin KellyMoved up to Super Welterweight
  • Nana KonaduWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Lewis WoodsUp 4 places to #7
    +4
  • Angel VazquezUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Phillip NdouClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Julio Pablo ChaconDropped from #3 to #9
    -6

WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Enrique SanchezUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julio Pablo ChaconPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Enrique SanchezImproved from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Philippe NdouUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Manuel MedinaFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan M. MarquezDown one place to #5
    -1

RINGSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Erik MoralesEnters at #2
  • Derrick GainerInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan Carlos RamirezPreviously held #8
  • Cassius BaloyiLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Fred NorwoodFell from #2 to #6
    -4
  • Juan Manuel MarquezSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2
  • Manuel MedinaDown to #8 from #6
    -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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