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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2007

Lightweight rankings for April 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2007IBFApril 2007WBOApril 2007RINGApril 2007
🏆Juan Diaz
Super Champion
Julio Diaz
Champion
Acelino Freitas
Champion
Joel Casamayor
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaNate Campbell+1Anthony PetersonJuan Diaz
2Jose Cotto
Vacant
Martin KristjansenJulio Diaz
3Jorle Estrada+1Zahir Raheem+1Jorge BarriosDavid Diaz
4Ali Funeka-1
Vacant
Zahir RaheemNate Campbell
5Zahir RaheemJesus Chavez+1Matt ZeganAlmazbek Raiymkulov
6Moses PaulusJose Cotto+2Nate CampbellZahir Raheem
7DeMarcus Corley+5
Vacant
Osvaldo LaraJesus Chavez
8Urbano Antillon-1Ali Funeka+1Almazvek RaimkulovJose Santa Cruz
9Jose AlfaroNEW
Vacant
Czar AmonsotMichael Katsidis
10Ameth Diaz-1Ricky Quiles-3Graham EarlYuri Romanov
11Almazvek Raimkulov-1Urbano Antillon+1Amir Khan+1
12Randy Suico-1
Vacant
Jose ReyesNEW
13Andrei Kudriavtsev
Vacant
Willie Limond-2
14Kengo Nagashima
Vacant
Rolando Reyes-1
15Dennis LaurenteJose M. Cotto-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2007

WBAApril 2007 vs March 2007

Entered the top 10

  • DeMarcus CorleyPreviously ranked #12
  • Jose AlfaroEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Anthony PetersonOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • Almazvek RaimkulovDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • DeMarcus CorleyJumped from #12 to #7
    +5
  • Jorle EstradaFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ali FunekaDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Urbano AntillonSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Ameth DiazDown one place to #10
    -1

IBFApril 2007 vs March 2007

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rolando ReyesWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jose CottoFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ricky QuilesFell from #6 to #10
    -4

WBOApril 2007 vs March 2007

Biggest risers

  • Amir KhanUp one spot to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Willie LimondSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2
  • Rolando ReyesDown one place to #14
    -1
  • Jose M. CottoDown one place to #15
    -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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