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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - December 2005

Lightweight rankings for December 2005. 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 December 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2005IBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005RINGDecember 2005
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Diego Corrales
Super Champion
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaRicky QuilesAcelino FreitasJoel Casamayor
2Lakva Sim
Vacant
Jose Luis CastilloJuan Lazcano
3Fernando Angulo
Vacant
Zahir RaheemJuan Diaz
4Zahir RaheemAcelino FreitasMichael KatsidisJulio Diaz
5Isaac HlatshwayoIsaac HlatshwayoRolando Reyes+2Acelino Freitas
6Joel CasamayorZahir RaheemJoel CasamayorZahir Raheem
7Acelino FreitasJoel CasamayorMatt Zegan-2Jesus Chavez
8Nate CampbellJavier JaureguiRicky QuilesIsaac Hlatshwayo
9Chikashi InadaNate CampbellGraham EarlLakva Sim
10Jose Santa CruzNEW
Vacant
Julio DiazRicky Quiles
11Ebo Elder-1Victor SosaVictoriano Sosa+1
12Juan Lazcano-1Juan Diaz MereloMartin Kristjansen+1
13Matt Zegan-1Edner CherryJuan C. Diaz+1
14Urbano AntillonNEWRolando ReyesJose M. Cotto-3
15Aldo Nazareno Rios-1Antonio Pitalua

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Jose Santa CruzEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ebo ElderNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • Ebo ElderDown one place to #11
    -1
  • Juan LazcanoSlipped a spot to #12
    -1
  • Matt ZeganDown one place to #13
    -1

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Biggest risers

  • Rolando ReyesFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Victoriano SosaFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • Martin KristjansenClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose M. CottoNow #14 after being #11 last month
    -3
  • Matt ZeganNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2

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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