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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2000

Lightweight rankings for April 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC and IBF April 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBOApril 2000RINGApril 2000
🏆Artur Grigorian
Champion
1Antonio PitaluaStevie Johnston
2Julien LorcyAngel Manfredy
3Hector Camacho JrPaul Spadafora
4Wilfredo RuizCesar Bazan
5Edson Pedro NascimentoNEWIvan Robinson
6Lawrence NgobeniGilberto Serrano
7Dairo EsalasArtur Grigorian+1
8Bobby VanzieJesse James Leija+1
9Angel ManfredyNEWVictoriano Sosa+1
10Zoltan KalocsaiNEWBilly SchwerNEW
11Djamel LifaNEW
12Antonio Mesquita-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2000

WBOApril 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Edson Pedro NascimentoNow ranked #5
  • Angel ManfredyNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Zoltan KalocsaiEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis Tyson NavarroOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • Antonio MesquitaFell to #12
  • Walter H. RodriguezWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio MesquitaFell from #9 to #12
    -3

RINGApril 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Billy SchwerNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Colin DunneLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Artur GrigorianClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Jesse James LeijaClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Victoriano SosaUp one spot to #9
    +1

About the Lightweight Division

Weight Limit: 130-135 lbs (59.0-61.2 kg)

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.

Division Characteristics

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.

Notable Facts

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.

Historical Context

Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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