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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - December 2007

Lightweight rankings for December 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2007IBFDecember 2007WBODecember 2007RINGDecember 2007
🏆Juan Diaz
Super Champion
Julio Diaz
Champion
Juan Diaz
Super Champion
Joel Casamayor
Champion
🏆Jose Alfaro
World Champion
Michael Katsidis
Interim Champion
1Moses PaulusNate Campbell+1Anthony PetersonJuan Diaz
2Jorle Estrada
Vacant
Martin KristjansenDavid Diaz
3Prawet Singwangcha
Vacant
Nate CampbellJose Santa Cruz
4Ali FunekaAli Funeka+1Amir Khan+2Julio Diaz
5Almazvek RaimkulovZahir Raheem+1Almazvek RaimkulovNate Campbell
6Zahir RaheemJulio Diaz-6This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Kengo NagashimaNEWMichael Katsidis
7Nate Campbell
Vacant
Zahir Raheem-3Yuri Romanov+2
8Urbano AntillonFernando AnguloNEWYuri Romanov-1Amir KhanNEW
9Randy Suico
Vacant
Jose ReyesZahir Raheem-1
10Kengo Nagashima
Vacant
Urbano AntillonAnthony Peterson
11Ameth Diaz
Vacant
Eduardo RomanNEW
12Edner Cherry
Vacant
Ali Funeka
13Dennis Laurente
Vacant
Ray Beltran+1
14Amir Khan
Vacant
Chad Brisson+1
15Andrei KudriavtsevLuis GonzalezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2007

IBFDecember 2007 vs November 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Fernando AnguloNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jesus ChavezWas #10 last month

WBODecember 2007 vs November 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Kengo NagashimaInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Graham EarlWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Amir KhanNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2
  • Ray BeltranClimbed a place to #13
    +1
  • Chad BrissonUp one spot to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Zahir RaheemFell from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Yuri RomanovDown one place to #8
    -1

RINGDecember 2007 vs November 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Amir KhanNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Almazbek RaiymkulovOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • Yuri RomanovNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Zahir RaheemFrom #8 to #9
    -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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