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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2009

Official Lightweight rankings for December 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFDecember 2009WBODecember 2009
πŸ†Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Not available for December 2009
Vacant
Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
πŸ†Namibia flagMoses Paulus
World Champion
Australia flagMichael Katsidis
Interim Champion
πŸ†Venezuela flagMiguel Acosta
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
United Kingdom flagKevin Mitchellβ–²+1
2United States flagAnthony Peterson
Vacant
Argentina flagJorge Barriosβ–Ό-1
3South Africa flagAli Funekaβ–²+1
Vacant
Saudi Arabia flagAli Funekaβ–²+2
4Mexico flagUrbano Antillonβ–²+1South Africa flagAli FunekaUnited States flagAnthony Peterson
5Argentina flagOscar Jesus Pereyraβ–²+1Dominican Republic flagJoan GuzmanMexico flagMartin HonorioNEW
6United States flagBrandon RiosNEWUnited States flagRolando ReyesUnited States flagRolando Reyes
7Mexico flagMiguel VazquezMexico flagMiguel VazquezUnited Kingdom flagJohn MurrayNEW
8Japan flagAkihiro KondoPanama flagAmeth DiazArgentina flagDaniel DorregoNEW
9Panama flagAmeth Diazβ–²+1Benin flagAnges AdjahoUnited States flagVicente Escobedoβ–Ό-1
10United States flagDorin Spiveyβ–²+2South Africa flagMlungisi DlaminiMexico flagMarco Antonio Barreraβ–Ό-3
11Colombia flagDarley Perezβ–²+3France flagAnthony MezaacheNicaragua flagMoises SolisNEW
12Japan flagRyuji MigakiNEWArgentina flagJorge BarriosNEWThailand flagThai Tor Silachai
13Japan flagTakehiro Shimadaβ–²+2South Korea flagJi-Hoon KimNicaragua flagSantos MartinezNEW
14Mexico flagRicardo DominguezNEWUnited Kingdom flagNigel WrightNEWRussia flagPetr Petrov
15Thailand flagSaddam KietyongyuthNEW
Vacant
Russia flagDmitry Ganiev

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.

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Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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WBADecember 2009 vs November 2009

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There is a new Super Champion: Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez(previously Namibia flagMoses Paulus)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Brandon RiosEnters at #6
  • US flag
    Dorin SpiveyUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jorge BarriosOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Darley PerezUp 3 places to #11
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Dorin SpiveyFrom #12 to #10
    β–²+2
  • JP flag
    Takehiro ShimadaFrom #15 to #13
    β–²+2

IBFDecember 2009 vs November 2009

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Anthony MezaacheFrom #12 to #11
    β–²+1

WBODecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Martin HonorioNow ranked #5
  • GB flag
    John MurrayEnters at #7
  • AR flag
    Daniel DorregoEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Alex ArthurPreviously held #3
  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanPreviously held #9
  • NA flag
    Jatoroora TjingavetaOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • ZA flag
    Ali FunekaNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Kevin MitchellUp one spot to #1
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Marco Antonio BarreraDown 3 places to #10
    β–Ό-3
  • AR flag
    Jorge BarriosSlipped a spot to #2
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Vicente EscobedoFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1