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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2016

Official Lightweight rankings for April 2016.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2016WBCIBFApril 2016WBOApril 2016
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Crolla
World Champion
Not available for April 2016
Cuba flagRances Barthelemy
Champion
United Kingdom flagTerry Flanagan
Champion

1Venezuela flagIsmael Barroso
Vacant
Mexico flagJose Zepeda
2South Africa flagXolisani Ndongeniβ–²+1
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagFelix Verdejoβ–²+1
3United States flagMichael Perezβ–²+2Ghana flagRichard CommeyUnited States flagMichael Perezβ–²+1
4Russia flagPetr PetrovUnited States flagRobert Easter JrMexico flagJose Felix Jr.β–²+1
5Italy flagEmiliano MarsiliNEWMexico flagJose Felix Jr.India flagDaud Yordanβ–²+1
6Haiti flagEvens Pierreβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagFelix VerdejoUnited States flagSaul Rodriguezβ–²+2
7Colombia flagDarley PerezFinland flagEdis TatliUganda flagSharif Bogere
8Ghana flagEmmanuel Tagoeβ–²+1Russia flagDenis ShafikovRussia flagPetr Petrovβ–²+2
9Australia flagBrandon Ogilvieβ–²+1France flagYvan MendyPhilippines flagJuan Martin ElordeNEW
10Armenia flagArtem Haroyanβ–²+1United States flagAlejandro LunaUnited Kingdom flagLiam Walshβ–Ό-1
11United States flagRobert Easter Jrβ–²+1United States flagMickey BeyArgentina flagFernando David Saucedo
12Indonesia flagDaud Cino YordanNEWIreland flagStephen OrmondSaudi Arabia flagMzonke Fana
13Australia flagGeorge Kambosos Jrβ–²+1Mexico flagMiguel VazquezUnited Kingdom flagAdrian Gonzalez
14Tanzania flagIbrahimu ClassNEWCanada flagTony LuisArgentina flagGerman Argentino Benitez
15United States flagAlejandro Luna
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagReynaldo Ojeda

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 DurΓ‘n, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and TeΓ³fimo LΓ³pez.

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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Month-over-month changes since March 2016

WBAApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Emiliano MarsiliInto the top 10 at #5
  • AM flag
    Artem HaroyanUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix VerdejoWas #2 last month
  • RU flag
    Zapir RasulovPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Michael PerezNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    β–²+2
  • HT flag
    Evens PierreFrom #8 to #6
    β–²+2
  • ZA flag
    Xolisani NdongeniClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1

WBOApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • PH flag
    Juan Martin ElordeNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Ricky BurnsOut of the top 10 after being #2

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Saul RodriguezClimbed from #8 to #6
    β–²+2
  • RU flag
    Petr PetrovNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    β–²+2
  • PR flag
    Felix VerdejoUp one spot to #2
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Liam WalshFrom #9 to #10
    β–Ό-1