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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” February 2005

Official Lightweight rankings for February 2005.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2005WBCIBFWBO
πŸ†United States flagJuan Diaz
World Champion
Not available for February 2005
Not available for February 2005
Not available for February 2005

1Thailand flagPrawet Singwangcha
2Mongolia flagLakva Sim
3United States flagMichael Clark
4United States flagEbo Elder
5Brazil flagAcelino Freitasβ–²+5
6South Africa flagIsaac Hlatshwayo
7Kyrgyzstan flagAlmazvek Raimkulovβ–²+7
8Colombia flagJorge Noriega
9Ecuador flagFernando Angulo
10Colombia flagAntonio Pitaluaβ–Ό-3
11Japan flagChikashi InadaNEW
12United States flagJuan Lazcano
13United States flagRicky Quiles
14Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorianβ–²+1
15France flagJulien Lorcyβ–Ό-10

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.

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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Month-over-month changes since January 2005

WBAFebruary 2005 vs January 2005

Entered the top 10

  • KG flag
    Almazvek RaimkulovPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Julien LorcyFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • KG flag
    Almazvek RaimkulovJumped from #14 to #7
    β–²+7
  • BR flag
    Acelino FreitasJumped from #10 to #5
    β–²+5
  • UZ flag
    Artur GrigorianFrom #15 to #14
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Julien LorcyNow #15 after #5 last month
    β–Ό-10
  • CO flag
    Antonio PitaluaDown 3 places to #10
    β–Ό-3