Lightweight rankings for February 1996. Change division or month to compare rankings.
| Rank | WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | RINGFebruary 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Not available for February 1996 | Not available for February 1996 | Not available for February 1996 | Not available for February 1996 | |
| 1 |  Orzubek Nazarov | ||||
| 2 |  Stevie Johnston | ||||
| 3 | George Scott | ||||
| 4 |  Phillip Holiday | ||||
| 5 | Shane Mosley | ||||
| 6 | Leavander Johnson | ||||
| 7 | Lamar Murphy | ||||
| 8 |  John John Molina | ||||
| 9 | Antonio Rivera | ||||
| 10 |  Jean Baptiste Mendy | ||||
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.
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.
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.
Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.
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