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IBF Featherweight Boxing Rankings - December 2017

IBF Featherweight rankings for December 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankIBFDecember 2017
πŸ†United Kingdom flagLee Selby
Champion
1United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
2United Kingdom flagScott Quigg
3United Kingdom flagCarl Frampton
4United States flagJoseph Diaz
5Qatar flagKid Galahad
6Australia flagNathaniel Mayβ–²+1
7Argentina flagJonathan Victor Barrosβ–²+1
8Denmark flagDennis Ceylanβ–²+1
9Romania flagViorel Simionβ–Ό-3
10Japan flagKosuke Saka
11Japan flagReiya Abeβ–²+1
12Japan flagSatoshi Shimizuβ–²+1
13Philippines flagMark Magsayoβ–²+1
14Philippines flagJhack TeporaNEW
15United States flagJose Haro

Source: IBF

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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Month-over-month changes since November 2017

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Nathaniel MayFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Jonathan Victor BarrosFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1
  • DK flag
    Dennis CeylanClimbed a place to #8
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • RO flag
    Viorel SimionNow #9 after being #6 last month
    β–Ό-3

IBF Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (September 2006).

IBF Featherweight β€” Champion

United States flagAngelo Leo
July 2024 β€” Current
1 year 11 months
Mexico flagLuis Alberto Lopez
December 2022 β€” July 2024
1 year 8 months
United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
March 2022 β€” December 2022
10 months
Spain flagKiko Martinez
October 2021 β€” March 2022
6 months
United Kingdom flagKid Galahad
July 2021 β€” October 2021
4 months
United Kingdom flagJosh Warrington
May 2018 β€” January 2021
2 years 9 months
United Kingdom flagLee Selby
April 2015 β€” May 2018
3 years 2 months
Russia flagEvgeny Gradovich
February 2013 β€” April 2015
2 years 3 months
Australia flagBilly Dib
July 2011 β€” February 2013
1 year 8 months
Cuba flagYuriorkis Gamboa
September 2010 β€” March 2011
7 months
Mexico flagOrlando Salido
May 2010 β€” September 2010
5 months
Mexico flagCristobal Cruz
November 2008 β€” May 2010
1 year 7 months
United States flagRobert Guerrero
September 2006 β€” November 2008
2 years 3 months