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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - February 2001

Lightweight rankings for February 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2001WBOFebruary 2001RINGFebruary 2001
🏆Takanori Hatakeyama
World Champion
Artur Grigorian
Champion
1Julien LorcyJuan GomezJose Luis Castillo
2Alberto SicurellaEdson Pedro NascimentoStevie Johnston
3Rick YoshimuraJulien LorcyPaul Spadafora
4Gilbert SerranoJuan LazcanoTakanori Hatakeyama
5Stefano ZoffDairo Esalas+1Angel Manfredy+1
6Jean Baptist MendyDjamel Lifa+1Artur Grigorian+1
7Raul BalbiSandro Casamonica+2Colin Dunne+1
8Edson Pedro NascimentoAldo Nazareno RiosJesse James Leija+1
9Djamel LifaDennis HolbaekNEWCesar Bazan-4
10Dennis HolbaekAngel ManfredyGilberto Serrano
11Juan GomezAlex Trujillo+2
12Kyuchul ChoiMiguel Callist
13Miguel CallistJohn John MolinaNEW
14Juan LazcanoAntonio Pitalua
15Sandro CasamonicaNEWAlberto Sicurella

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2001

WBOFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Dennis HolbaekNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bobby VanzieWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • Sandro CasamonicaClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Alex TrujilloClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2
  • Dairo EsalasClimbed a place to #5
    +1

RINGFebruary 2001 vs January 2001

Biggest risers

  • Angel ManfredyFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Artur GrigorianClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Colin DunneFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Cesar BazanDropped from #5 to #9
    -4

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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