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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - December 2004

Lightweight rankings for December 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2004WBODecember 2004RINGDecember 2004
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Diego Corrales
Super Champion
Jose Luis Castillo
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaAcelino FreitasDiego Corrales
2Lakva SimYuri RomanovJoel CasamayorNEW
3Michael ClarkMatt ZeganJuan Lazcano-1
4Ebo Elder+11Artur GrigorianJulio Diaz-1
5Julien LorcyStefano ZoffJuan Diaz-1
6Isaac HlatshwayoGraham EarlAcelino Freitas-1
7Antonio Pitalua+1Ivan HernandezJavier Jauregui-1
8Jorge Noriega+1Michael KatsidisArtur Grigorian-1
9Fernando Angulo+1Antonio PitaluaJulien Lorcy-1
10Acelino FreitasNEWMiguel HuertasLakva Sim-1
11Billy IrwinEbo Elder
12Juan Lazcano-5Almazvek Raimkulov+1
13Ricky Quiles-1Gavin Rees-1
14Almazvek Raimkulov-1Ricky Quiles
15Artur Grigorian-1Victoriano Sosa

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2004

WBADecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Ebo ElderJumped from #15 into the top 10
  • Acelino FreitasInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Courtney BurtonOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • Juan LazcanoDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Ebo ElderNow #4 after being #15 last month
    +11
  • Antonio PitaluaClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Jorge NoriegaUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan LazcanoDropped from #7 to #12
    -5
  • Ricky QuilesSlipped a spot to #13
    -1
  • Almazvek RaimkulovFrom #13 to #14
    -1

WBODecember 2004 vs November 2004

Biggest risers

  • Almazvek RaimkulovUp one spot to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Gavin ReesDown one place to #13
    -1

RINGDecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Joel CasamayorInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Isaac HlatshwayoOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • Juan LazcanoFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Julio DiazDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Juan DiazSlipped a spot to #5
    -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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