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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - September 2002

Featherweight rankings for September 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2002WBOSeptember 2002RINGSeptember 2002
🏆Derrick Gainer
World Champion
Julio Pablo Chacon
Champion
Marco Antonio Barrera
Champion
1Daniel SedaMarco Antonio BarreraErik Morales
3Marco Antonio BarreraJuan M. MarquezNaseem Hamed
4Naseem HamedNaseem HamedManuel Medina
5In Jin ChiWilliam Abelyan+1Johnny Tapia
6Antonio CermenoHector Velazquez-1Juan Manuel Marquez
7Lewis WoodsMauricio Julio+1Derrick Gainer
8Chris JohnGuty Espadas Jr+1Frankie Toledo
9Takashi KoshimotoVictor Polo-2Julio Pablo Chacon
10Spend AbaziIvan ValleLehlo Ledwaba
11Victor PoloMiguel CasillasWilliam AbelyanNEW
12Oscar LeonFrank Toledo
13William AbelyanWayne McCullough
14Zahir RaheemAngel VazquezNEW
15Cyril ThomasOscar Leon-1
15Walter EstradaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2002

WBOSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Biggest risers

  • William AbelyanFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Mauricio JulioUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Guty Espadas JrFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor PoloSlipped from #6 to #8
    -2
  • Hector VelazquezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Oscar LeonDown one place to #14
    -1

RINGSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Entered the top 10

  • William AbelyanNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel SedaPreviously held #10

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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