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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” February 2018

Official Lightweight rankings for February 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFFebruary 2018WBOFebruary 2018
πŸ†Venezuela flagJorge Linares
World Champion
Not available for February 2018
United States flagRobert Easter Jr
Champion
Mexico flagRaymundo Beltran
Champion

1Haiti flagEvens Pierre
Vacant
Russia flagRoman Andreevβ–²+2
2United Kingdom flagAnthony Crollaβ–²+2
Vacant
Japan flagNihito Arakawaβ–²+2
3United Kingdom flagLuke CampbellGhana flagRichard CommeyUnited States flagGervonta Davisβ–²+2
4Russia flagRoman Andreevβ–²+1Finland flagEdis TatliMexico flagCarlos Diaz Ramirezβ–²+3
5Australia flagGeorge Kambosos Jrβ–²+1Japan flagMasayoshi NakataniMexico flagAntonio Moranβ–²+3
6Indonesia flagDaud Cino Yordanβ–Ό-4Russia flagRoman AndreevUnited States flagRyan Martinβ–²+3
7Italy flagEmiliano MarsiliUnited States flagRyan MartinRussia flagIsa Chanievβ–²+3
8Mexico flagCarlos Diaz RamirezNEWRussia flagPavel MalikovRussia flagPavel Malikovβ–²+3
9Venezuela flagCristian BaezJapan flagKazuhiro NishitaniAustralia flagKye MacKenzieβ–²+3
10Japan flagMasayoshi NakataniUnited States flagMario BarriosNamibia flagPaulus Mosesβ–Ό-8
11Canada flagTony LuisRussia flagIsa ChanievGhana flagRichard CommeyNEW
12United States flagRyan MartinUnited States flagAlejandro LunaAustralia flagGeorge Kambosos Jrβ–²+1
13Russia flagPavel MalikovVenezuela flagIsmael Barrosoβ–²+1Ukraine flagDenys Berinchykβ–²+1
14Japan flagNihito ArakawaChina flagXiangxiang SunNEWMontenegro flagDejan ZlaticaninNEW
15United States flagTeofimo Lopez
Vacant
Japan flagMasayoshi NakataniNEW

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 2018

WBAFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Carlos Diaz RamirezNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael PerezLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Anthony CrollaClimbed from #4 to #2
    β–²+2
  • RU flag
    Roman AndreevClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1
  • AU flag
    George Kambosos JrUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ID flag
    Daud Cino YordanDropped from #2 to #6
    β–Ό-4

IBFFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Raymundo BeltranLast ranked #2

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Ismael BarrosoUp one spot to #13
    β–²+1

WBOFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: Mexico flagRaymundo Beltran

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Pavel MalikovUp from #11 - now #8
  • AU flag
    Kye MacKenzieJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Raymundo BeltranLast ranked #1
  • GB flag
    Craig EvansLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Carlos Diaz RamirezImproved from #7 to #4
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Antonio MoranUp 3 places to #5
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Ryan MartinImproved from #9 to #6
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • NA flag
    Paulus MosesDown 8 places to #10
    β–Ό-8