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RING Featherweight Boxing Rankings - June 1985

RING Featherweight rankings for June 1985. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGJune 1985
πŸ†Ireland flagBarry McGuiganNEW
Champion
1Country flagAzumah Nelson
2Panama flagEusebio Pedrozaβ–Ό-2
3
4Mexico flagMarcos Villasana
5Country flagJackie Beardβ–²+1
6Country flagBernard Taylorβ–²+1
7
8South Korea flagMin Keun Oh
9United States flagAdrian ArreolaNEW
10United States flagRichard SavageNEW

Source: RING

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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There is a new Champion: Ireland flagBarry McGuigan(previously Panama flagEusebio Pedroza)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Adrian ArreolaEnters at #9
  • US flag
    Richard SavageInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Wilfredo GomezMoved up to Super Featherweight
  • IE flag
    Barry McGuiganWas #3 last month
  • US flag
    Johnny De LarosaLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jackie BeardClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Bernard TaylorUp one spot to #6
    β–²+1

RING Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest RING monthly rankings (January 1980).

RING Featherweight β€” Champion

United States flagMikey Garcia
January 2013 β€” November 2013
11 months
Philippines flagManny Pacquiao
December 2003 β€” June 2005
1 year 7 months
Mexico flagMarco Antonio Barrera
August 2002 β€” December 2003
1 year 5 months
Venezuela flagAntonio Esparragoza
February 1987 β€” June 1995
8 years 5 months
United States flagSteve Cruz
August 1986 β€” February 1987
7 months
Ireland flagBarry McGuigan
June 1985 β€” August 1986
1 year 3 months
Panama flagEusebio Pedroza
October 1982 β€” June 1985
2 years 9 months
Mexico flagSalvador Sanchez
January 1980 β€” August 1982
2 years 8 months