Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsWho Moved?Archives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Who Moved?
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Lightweight Boxing Rankings - February 2009

Lightweight rankings for February 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2009IBFFebruary 2009WBOFebruary 2009RINGFebruary 2009
🏆Juan Manuel MarquezNEW
Super Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Juan Manuel Marquez
Champion
🏆Moses Paulus
World Champion
1
Vacant
Ali Funeka+1Marco Antonio BarreraJuan Diaz+2
2Joan Guzman
Vacant
Juan Manuel MarquezThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Joel Casamayor+2
3Marco Antonio BarreraJuan Diaz+1Juan DiazDavid Diaz+2
4Antonio DeMarco+2Fernando Angulo+1Michael Katsidis+2Julio Diaz+2
5Breidis Prescott+9Julio Diaz+1Antonio DeMarco+7Antonio Pitalua+2
6Yusuke Kobori+1Anthony Peterson+1Anthony Peterson-2Ali Funeka+3
7Miguel Acosta+2Joan GuzmanNEWAli Funeka-2Michael Katsidis+1
8Jorle EstradaZahir RaheemBreidis Prescott-1Yuri Romanov+2
9Juan Diaz-4
Vacant
Joan Guzman-1Breidis PrescottNEW
10Jose Alfaro
Vacant
Amir Khan-1Anthony PetersonNEW
11Ichitaro IshiiMichael KatsidisAlex Arthur+2
12Ali FunekaBreidis PrescottJorge Barrios-2
13Ameth DiazSaddam KietyongyuthVicente Escobedo-2
14Oscar Jesus PereyraNEW
Vacant
Yodsanan Sor NanthachaiNEW
15Verquan KimbroughDaniel Eduardo Brizuela

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Keep exploring

World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

Who Moved?

The biggest jumps, drops, and disappearances this month.

Monthly archive

Historical rankings, month by month.

Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Something look wrong? Report an error

Month-over-month changes since January 2009

WBAFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Juan Manuel Marquez

Entered the top 10

  • Breidis PrescottJumped from #14 into the top 10

Biggest risers

  • Breidis PrescottNow #5 after being #14 last month
    +9
  • Antonio DeMarcoFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Miguel AcostaFrom #9 to #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Juan DiazDropped from #5 to #9
    -4

IBFFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Joan GuzmanEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael KatsidisNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • Zahir RaheemFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Michael KatsidisDown one place to #11
    -1
  • Breidis PrescottSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio DeMarcoNow #5 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorge BarriosFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Antonio DeMarcoImproved from #12 to #5
    +7
  • Michael KatsidisUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Alex ArthurNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Anthony PetersonSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • Ali FunekaSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2
  • Jorge BarriosSlipped from #10 to #12
    -2

RINGFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Breidis PrescottNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Anthony PetersonInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nate CampbellMoved up to Super Lightweight
  • Manny PacquiaoMoved up to Welterweight

Biggest risers

  • Ali FunekaImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Juan DiazNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    +2
  • Joel CasamayorClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.