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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2006

Lightweight rankings for April 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC April 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2006IBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006RINGApril 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Vacant
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaRicky Quiles+1Acelino FreitasJoel Casamayor
2Lakva SimIsaac Hlatshwayo+3Jose Luis CastilloJuan Lazcano
3Fernando AnguloJulio Diaz+1Zahir RaheemJuan Diaz
4Isaac HlatshwayoJoel Casamayor+2Michael KatsidisJulio Diaz
5Joel Casamayor
Vacant
Joel CasamayorAcelino Freitas
6Zahir Raheem
Vacant
Graham EarlZahir Raheem
7Chikashi InadaJavier Jauregui+2Matt Zegan+1Jesus Chavez
8Jose Santa CruzNate Campbell-1Martin Kristjansen+1Isaac Hlatshwayo
9Jose Cotto
Vacant
Ricky Quiles-2Lakva Sim
10Matt ZeganVictor Sosa+1Rolando ReyesRicky Quiles
11Juan Carlos MeleroJuan Diaz Merelo+1Antonio PitaluaNEW
12Randy SuicoJose Santa Cruz+1Juan C. Diaz
13Nate CampbellUrbano Antillon+1Julio Diaz
14Urbano Antillon
Vacant
Ramanzan Palyani
15Almazvek RaimkulovJose M. Cotto-4

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2006

IBFApril 2006 vs March 2006

Biggest risers

  • Isaac HlatshwayoUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Joel CasamayorClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Javier JaureguiFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Nate CampbellNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2

WBOApril 2006 vs March 2006

Biggest risers

  • Matt ZeganFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Martin KristjansenUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose M. CottoNow #15 after being #11 last month
    -4
  • Ricky QuilesNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2

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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