Lightweight rankings for April 1950. Change division or month to compare rankings.
| Rank | WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | RINGApril 1950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Not available for April 1950 | Not available for April 1950 | Not available for April 1950 | Not available for April 1950 | Ike Williams Champion |
| 1 | Arthur King | ||||
| 2 | Freddie Dawson | ||||
| 3 | Rudy Cruz | ||||
| 4 | Art Aragon | ||||
| 5 | John L Davis | ||||
| 6 | James Carter | ||||
| 7 | Roberto Proietti | ||||
| 8 | Percy Bassett | ||||
| 9 | Carlos Chavez | ||||
| 10 | Sonny Boy West |
Lightweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a rich history dating back to the early days of professional boxing. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability.
Lightweights are known for their speed, footwork, and technical skill. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and speed rather than pure power, though knockouts still occur.
The Lightweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Roberto Durán, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Teófimo López.
Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.
Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.
Something look wrong? Report an error