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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2008

Lightweight rankings for April 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2008IBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008RINGApril 2008
🏆Nate Campbell
Super Champion
Nate CampbellNEW
Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Joel Casamayor
Champion
🏆Jose Alfaro
World Champion
Joel CasamayorNEW
Interim Champion
1Moses Paulus
Vacant
Anthony PetersonNate Campbell
2Juan Diaz
Vacant
Amir Khan+1David Diaz
3Joan GuzmanNEWJuan Diaz-3Juan Diaz-1Juan Diaz
4Jorle EstradaZahir RaheemMichael Katsidis-4Jose Santa Cruz
5Miguel Acosta-2Ali Funeka+1Almazvek RaimkulovJulio Diaz
6Prawet Singwangcha-1Julio Diaz+1Urbano AntillonMichael Katsidis
7Yusuke Kobori
Vacant
Jorge Luis TeronAmir Khan
8Michael Katsidis
Vacant
Jose Reyes+2Yuri Romanov
9Randy SuicoFernando AnguloZahir RaheemZahir Raheem
10Kengo NagashimaAnthony PetersonMartin Kristjansen-6Anthony Peterson
11Ameth Diaz
Vacant
Yuri Romanov+2
12Jorge Luis Teron
Vacant
Eduardo Roman
13Edner Cherry
Vacant
Kengo Nagashima-2
14Fernando Angulo
Vacant
Raymundo Beltran
15Dennis LaurenteLuis RodriguezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Joan GuzmanEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Urbano AntillonMoved down to Super Featherweight

Biggest fallers

  • Miguel AcostaNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2
  • Prawet SingwangchaSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Nate Campbell(previously Juan Diaz)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Amir KhanLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Zahir RaheemFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Fernando AnguloSlipped a spot to #9
    -1
  • Anthony PetersonFrom #9 to #10
    -1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

🏆

There is a new Interim Champion: Joel Casamayor(previously Michael Katsidis)

Biggest risers

  • Jose ReyesFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Yuri RomanovFrom #13 to #11
    +2
  • Amir KhanClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Martin KristjansenNow #10 after being #4 last month
    -6
  • Kengo NagashimaNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    -2
  • Juan DiazSlipped a spot to #3
    -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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