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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - January 1984

Lightweight rankings for January 1984. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJanuary 1984
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Vacant

1
2United States flagRay ManciniNEW
3Puerto Rico flagEdwin Rosario▼-1
4United States flagTyrone CrawleyNEW
5United States flagLivingstone BrambleNEW
6United States flagHoward Davis▼-3
7United States flagAlvin Hayes▲+1
8United States flagRoberto Elizondo▼-1
9France flagJose Luis RamirezNEW
10United States flagHarry ArroyoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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Month-over-month changes since January 1984

RINGJanuary 1984 vs December 1983

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray ManciniInto the top 10 at #2
  • US flag
    Tyrone CrawleyEnters at #4
  • US flag
    Livingstone BrambleEnters at #5
  • FR flag
    Jose Luis RamirezNow in the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Harry ArroyoInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PE flag
    Orlando RomeroLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

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    Alvin HayesFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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    Howard DavisDropped from #3 to #6
    ▼-3
  • PR flag
    Edwin RosarioSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Roberto ElizondoSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1