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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2004

Lightweight rankings for April 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2004WBOApril 2004RINGApril 2004
🏆Lakva SimNEW
World Champion
Acelino Freitas
Champion
Floyd Mayweather Jr
Champion
1Juan Lazcano+1Yuri RomanovJuan Lazcano
2Julien LorcyNEWMatt ZeganJose Luis Castillo
3Prawet Singwangcha+1Juan LazcanoStevie Johnston
4Julio Diaz+1Stefano Zoff+2Acelino Freitas
5Michael Clark+1Ivan HernandezJavier Jauregui
6Courtney Burton+1Leo Dorin+4Julio DiazNEW
7Jose Luis Castillo+1Artur GrigorianArtur Grigorian
8Miguel Callist-7Graham EarlJulien Lorcy
9Billy IrwinAntonio PitaluaLakva SimNEW
10Juan DiazJulio DiazNEWJuan DiazNEW
11Pedro MirandaThomas Jansson
12Artur GrigorianJuan Carlos Diaz
13Ricky QuilesNEWStevie Johnston
14Jorge Noriega-1Phillip Ndou
15Fernando Angulo-1Courtney Burton-11

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2004

WBAApril 2004 vs March 2004

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Lakva Sim

Entered the top 10

  • Julien LorcyNow in the top 10 at #2

Biggest risers

  • Juan LazcanoFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Prawet SingwangchaClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Julio DiazFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Miguel CallistNow #8 after being #1 last month
    -7
  • Jorge NoriegaDown one place to #14
    -1
  • Fernando AnguloFrom #14 to #15
    -1

WBOApril 2004 vs March 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Julio DiazNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Courtney BurtonFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • Leo DorinUp 4 places to #6
    +4
  • Stefano ZoffUp to #4 from #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Courtney BurtonNow #15 after being #4 last month
    -11

RINGApril 2004 vs March 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Julio DiazNow in the top 10 at #6
  • Lakva SimNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Juan DiazNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Courtney BurtonOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • Alex TrujilloPreviously held #9
  • Victoriano SosaPreviously held #10

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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