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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - February 1983

Lightweight rankings for February 1983. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1983
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Vacant

1United States flagRay Mancini▲+1
2Puerto Rico flagEdwin Rosario▲+1
3United States flagHoward Davis▲+1
4
5United States flagGreg Coverson▲+1
6United States flagRoberto Elizondo▲+1
7United States flagLivingstone Bramble▲+1
8France flagJose Luis Ramirez▲+1
9United States flagKen Bogner▲+1
10Peru flagOrlando RomeroNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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RINGFebruary 1983 vs January 1983

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Nicaragua flagAlexis Arguello)

Entered the top 10

  • PE flag
    Orlando RomeroNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Aaron PryorMoved up to Super Lightweight
  • US flag
    Andy GaniganWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Ray ManciniClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Edwin RosarioClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Howard DavisFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1