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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - April 2009

Lightweight rankings for April 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2009IBFApril 2009WBOApril 2009RINGApril 2009
🏆Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Vacant
Juan Manuel Marquez
Champion
Juan Manuel Marquez
Champion
🏆Moses Paulus
World Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Amir Khan+6Juan Diaz
2Joan Guzman
Vacant
Michael KatsidisJoel Casamayor
3Marco Antonio Barrera
Vacant
Antonio DeMarcoEdwin ValeroNEW
4Antonio DeMarcoAli FunekaUrbano AntillonNEWRolando ReyesNEW
5Breidis PrescottJulio DiazBreidis Prescott-1Michael Katsidis+2
6Vicente Escobedo+3Anthony PetersonAlex Arthur+3Ali Funeka
7Yusuke Kobori-1Anges AdjahoJuan Diaz+1Yuri Romanov+1
8Miguel Acosta-1Joan GuzmanMarco Antonio Barrera-7Breidis Prescott+1
9Anges AdjahoNEWFernando AnguloJoan Guzman-4Anthony Peterson+1
10Jose Alfaro
Vacant
Ali Funeka+3Amir KhanNEW
11Ryuji MigakiUrbano AntillonNEWAnthony Peterson-5
12Ali FunekaAmir KhanNEWVicente Escobedo-1
13Takehiro Shimada
Vacant
Daniel Eduardo Brizuela+1
14Oscar Jesus Pereyra
Vacant
Thai Tor Silachai+1
15Verquan Kimbrough
Vacant
Jatoorora TjingavetNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2009

WBAApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Anges AdjahoInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorle EstradaLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Vicente EscobedoImproved from #9 to #6
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Yusuke KoboriDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Miguel AcostaFrom #7 to #8
    -1

WBOApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Urbano AntillonNow ranked #4
  • Ali FunekaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Anthony PetersonDropped to #11
  • Jorge BarriosOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Amir KhanImproved from #7 to #1
    +6
  • Alex ArthurNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Ali FunekaJumped from #13 to #10
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Marco Antonio BarreraDown 7 places to #8
    -7
  • Anthony PetersonDropped from #6 to #11
    -5
  • Joan GuzmanNow #9 after being #5 last month
    -4

RINGApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Edwin ValeroNow ranked #3
  • Rolando ReyesEnters at #4
  • Amir KhanInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David DiazLast ranked #3
  • Julio DiazPreviously held #4
  • Antonio PitaluaPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Michael KatsidisUp to #5 from #7
    +2
  • Yuri RomanovUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • Breidis PrescottClimbed a place to #8
    +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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.