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Featherweight Boxing Rankings - September 2017

Featherweight rankings for September 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING September 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2017IBFSeptember 2017WBOSeptember 2017
🏆Leo Santa Cruz
Super Champion
Lee Selby
Champion
Oscar Valdez
Champion
🏆Abner Mares
World Champion
1Jesus Rojas+1
Vacant
Joseph Diaz
2Can Xu+2Scott QuiggMark Magsayo
3Carl FramptonCarl FramptonSakaria Lukas+2
4Oleg Yefimovych+1Joseph DiazGenesis Servania
5Claudio Marrero-4Josh WarringtonChristopher Diaz-Velez-2
6Joseph Diaz+3Dennis CeylanOleg Malynovskyi
7Jorge Lara-1Kid GalahadCarl Frampton
8Nehomar Cermeno-1Jonathan Victor BarrosJosh Warrington+1
9Joel Brunker-1Viorel SimionLuke Jackson+1
10Tyler McCrearyOleg Yefimovych+1Scott Quigg+1
11Chris AvalosNathaniel May+1Albert Pagara+1
12Andres GutierrezKosuke Saka+3Dennis Ceylan+1
13Hiroshige OsawaEduardo RamirezTramaine WilliamsNEW
14Brayan De GraciaReiya AbeNEWJosue Veraza
15Luis LebronJose HaroNEWRyan Walsh

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2017

WBASeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Biggest risers

  • Joseph DiazImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Can XuClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2
  • Jesus RojasClimbed a place to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Claudio MarreroFell from #1 to #5
    -4
  • Jorge LaraFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Nehomar CermenoSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

IBFSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Oleg YefimovychClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Satoshi HosonoWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Kosuke SakaImproved from #15 to #12
    +3
  • Oleg YefimovychFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Nathaniel MayClimbed a place to #11
    +1

WBOSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Scott QuiggUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jesus M. RojasOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Sakaria LukasUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Josh WarringtonFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Luke JacksonFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Christopher Diaz-VelezDown to #5 from #3
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.