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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - February 2006

Lightweight rankings for February 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2006IBFFebruary 2006WBOFebruary 2006RINGFebruary 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Vacant
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaRicky Quiles+1Acelino FreitasJoel Casamayor
2Lakva Sim
Vacant
Jose Luis CastilloJuan Lazcano
3Fernando AnguloJulio Diaz+1Zahir RaheemJuan Diaz
4Zahir RaheemIsaac Hlatshwayo+2Michael KatsidisJulio Diaz
5Isaac HlatshwayoJoel Casamayor+3Matt Zegan+2Acelino Freitas
6Joel CasamayorNate Campbell+4Joel CasamayorZahir Raheem
7Jose CottoNEWJavier Jauregui+2Graham Earl+2Jesus Chavez
8Acelino Freitas-1
Vacant
Ricky QuilesIsaac Hlatshwayo
9Nate Campbell-1
Vacant
Martin Kristjansen+3Lakva Sim
10Chikashi Inada-1Victor Sosa+2Rolando Reyes-5Ricky Quiles
11Jose Santa Cruz-1Juan Diaz Merelo+2Jose M. Cotto+3
12Matt Zegan+1Jose Santa CruzNEWJuan C. Diaz+1
13Juan Carlos MeleroNEWUrbano AntillonNEWJulio Diaz-3
14Urbano Antillon
Vacant
Victoriano Sosa-3
15Ebo Elder-4Antonio Pitalua

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2006

WBAFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Jose CottoEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose Santa CruzJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Matt ZeganFrom #13 to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ebo ElderNow #15 after being #11 last month
    -4
  • Acelino FreitasDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Nate CampbellSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

IBFFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Victor SosaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Acelino FreitasLast ranked #4
  • Zahir RaheemLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • Nate CampbellImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Joel CasamayorClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • Isaac HlatshwayoClimbed a place to #4
    +1

WBOFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Diego Corrales)

Entered the top 10

  • Martin KristjansenJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julio DiazFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • Martin KristjansenNow #9 after being #12 last month
    +3
  • Jose M. CottoNow #11 after being #14 last month
    +3
  • Matt ZeganUp to #5 from #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Rolando ReyesDown 5 places to #10
    -5
  • Julio DiazDropped from #10 to #13
    -3
  • Victoriano SosaDropped from #11 to #14
    -3

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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