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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2002

Official Lightweight rankings for December 2002.

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
RankWBADecember 2002WBCIBFWBODecember 2002
πŸ†Canada flagLeonard Dorin
World Champion
Not available for December 2002
Not available for December 2002
Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorian
Champion

1Venezuela flagMiguel CallistFrance flagJulien Lorcy
2Mongolia flagLakva SimUnited Kingdom flagBobby Vanzie
3United States flagJuan LazcanoColombia flagJaime Rangel
4Argentina flagRaul BalbiItaly flagStefano Zoffβ–²+2
5United States flagStevie JohnstonArgentina flagAldo Riosβ–²+2
6Puerto Rico flagJuan GomezPuerto Rico flagMiguel Cottoβ–²+4
7Thailand flagPrawet Victory GymNEWPanama flagWilmer Gomezβ–²+2
8United States flagAngel ManfredyItaly flagSandro Casamonica
9Brazil flagEdson Xuxa NascimentoSweden flagThomas JanssonNEW
10Mexico flagJavier Jaureguiβ–²+1Mexico flagReymundo Gonzalezβ–²+2
11Dominican Republic flagVictoriano Sosaβ–²+1Poland flagMatt ZeganNEW
12Mexico flagOrlando Salidoβ–²+1Colombia flagIvan Hernandezβ–²+2
13United States flagSteve Quinonezβ–²+1Argentina flagDiego Alejandro Gimenezβ–Ό-8
14Colombia flagJaime Rangelβ–²+1United Kingdom flagGraham Earlβ–Ό-1
15Mexico flagErnesto ZepedaNEWUkraine flagYuri Romanov

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 November 2002

WBADecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • TH flag
    Prawet Victory GymNow ranked #7
  • MX flag
    Javier JaureguiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Prawet SingwangchaWas #7 last month
  • GB flag
    Colin DunneWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Javier JaureguiClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1
  • DO flag
    Victoriano SosaFrom #12 to #11
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Orlando SalidoUp one spot to #12
    β–²+1

WBODecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Thomas JanssonEnters at #9
  • MX flag
    Reymundo GonzalezNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BR flag
    Xuxa Do NascimientoOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • AR flag
    Diego Alejandro GimenezNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoNow #6 after #10 last month
    β–²+4
  • IT flag
    Stefano ZoffUp to #4 from #6
    β–²+2
  • AR flag
    Aldo RiosNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Diego Alejandro GimenezFell from #5 to #13
    β–Ό-8
  • GB flag
    Graham EarlDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1