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WBC Featherweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2023

Official Featherweight rankings for April 2023 from the WBC.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history with the WBC.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBCApril 2023
πŸ†Mexico flagRey Vargas
Champion
πŸ†United States flagBrandon Figueroa
Interim Champion

1United Kingdom flagJosh Warringtonβ–²+3
2United States flagJoet Gonzalezβ–²+3
3Japan flagReiya Abeβ–²+3
4United Kingdom flagNick Ballβ–²+3
5Spain flagKiko Martinezβ–²+3
6United Kingdom flagIsaac DogboeNEW
7Japan flagSatoshi Shimizuβ–²+2
8United States flagRuben Villaβ–²+2
9United Kingdom flagJames Dickensβ–²+2
10South Africa flagLerato Dlaminiβ–²+2
11Japan flagRyosuke Iwasaβ–²+2
12United States flagJessie Magdalenoβ–²+2
13Japan flagRyo Sagawaβ–²+2
14Uzbekistan flagOtabek KholmatovNEW
15United Kingdom flagNathaniel Collinsβ–²+2
16Panama flagAnselmo Morenoβ–²+5
17Dominican Republic flagFrency Fortunatoβ–²+1
18United Kingdom flagLouie Lynnβ–²+1
19Dominican Republic flagLuis Reynaldo Nunezβ–²+1
20United States flagRaymond Fordβ–²+2
21United Kingdom flagJordan Gillβ–²+2
22Mexico flagBryan Acostaβ–²+2
23United States flagAdam Lopezβ–²+2
24Japan flagToshiki Shimomachiβ–²+2
25Japan flagHinata Marutaβ–²+3
26Japan flagHayato Tsutsumiβ–²+3
27Nigeria flagRilwan Lawalβ–²+3
28United States flagEdward Vazquezβ–²+12
29Mexico flagEdwin Palomaresβ–²+2
30Ukraine flagArnold Khegaiβ–²+2
31Mexico flagBrandon Leon Benitezβ–²+2
32United States flagJonathan Lopezβ–²+2
33Italy flagDavide TassiNEW
34United Kingdom flagThomas Patrick Wardβ–Ό-18
35Italy flagFrancesco Grandelli
36United States flagNathan Rodriguezβ–²+1
37France flagChrist Esabeβ–²+1
38Argentina flagMirco Cuelloβ–²+1
39Mexico flagMisael Lopezβ–Ό-3
40Mexico flagRafael EspinozaNEW

Source: WBC

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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 Interim Champion: United States flagBrandon Figueroa(previously Mexico flagRey Vargas)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Isaac DogboeNow in the top 10 at #6
  • GB flag
    James DickensPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • ZA flag
    Lerato DlaminiJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Brandon FigueroaLast ranked #1
  • PH flag
    Mark MagsayoPreviously held #2
  • IE flag
    Michael ConlanLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Edward VazquezImproved from #40 to #28
    β–²+12
  • PA flag
    Anselmo MorenoJumped from #21 to #16
    β–²+5
  • GB flag
    Josh WarringtonUp 3 places to #1
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Thomas Patrick WardDown 18 places to #34
    β–Ό-18
  • MX flag
    Misael LopezNow #39 after #36 last month
    β–Ό-3

WBC Featherweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBC monthly rankings (December 2022).

WBC Featherweight β€” Champion

United States flagBruce Carrington
February 2026 β€” Current
5 months
United States flagStephen Fulton
February 2025 β€” February 2026
1 year 1 month
United States flagBrandon Figueroa
October 2024 β€” February 2025
5 months
Mexico flagRey Vargas
December 2022 β€” October 2024
1 year 11 months

WBC Featherweight β€” Interim Champion

United States flagBruce Carrington
August 2025 β€” February 2026
7 months
United States flagBrandon Figueroa
April 2023 β€” October 2024
1 year 7 months