Boxing Featherweight Rankings
Angelo Leo, Brandon Figueroa, Bruce Carrington, Rafael Espinoza on top, 6 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 126 lb (57.2 kg).
Angelo Leo
IBF Champion
Brandon Figueroa
WBA Champion
Bruce Carrington
WBC Champion
Rafael Espinoza
WBO Champion
Nick Ball
England
Stephen Fulton
USA
Luis Alberto Lopez
Mexico
Mirco Cuello
Argentina
Robeisy Ramírez
Cuba
Nathaniel Collins
Scotland
Boxing Featherweight — Division Guide
Boxing's featherweight division (limit 126 lb (57.2 kg)) is split across 4 champions: Angelo Leo (26-1) holds the IBF title; Brandon Figueroa (27-2-1) holds the WBA title; Bruce Carrington (18-0) holds the WBC title; Rafael Espinoza (28-0) holds the WBO title. The Ring's top 6 below them decides who gets the next shot.
The chase is led by Nick Ball (23-1-1), Stephen Fulton (23-2), Luis Alberto Lopez (31-3) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. Across the division's ranked fighters, 61% of all wins have come inside the distance — a good measure of how dangerous this weight class is right now.
Rankings follow The Ring magazine's independent ratings — widely treated as boxing's most credible list — refreshed after every major card. Every fighter links to a full profile with punch stats, championship history and their last five bouts with dates and venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current world featherweight boxing champions?
Angelo Leo (IBF, 26-1); Brandon Figueroa (WBA, 27-2-1); Bruce Carrington (WBC, 18-0); Rafael Espinoza (WBO, 28-0).
Who is the #1 featherweight contender?
Nick Ball is ranked #1 at featherweight with a record of 23-1-1.
What is the featherweight weight limit in boxing?
The professional boxing featherweight limit is 126 lb (57.2 kg).