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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - January 2006

Lightweight rankings for January 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 January 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2006IBFJanuary 2006WBOJanuary 2006RINGJanuary 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Diego Corrales
Super Champion
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaRicky Quiles+1Acelino FreitasJoel Casamayor
2Lakva Sim
Vacant
Jose Luis CastilloJuan Lazcano
3Fernando AnguloJulio DiazNEWZahir RaheemJuan Diaz
4Zahir RaheemAcelino Freitas+1Michael KatsidisJulio Diaz
5Isaac HlatshwayoIsaac Hlatshwayo+1Rolando ReyesAcelino Freitas
6Joel CasamayorZahir Raheem+1Joel CasamayorZahir Raheem
7Acelino FreitasJoel Casamayor+1Matt ZeganJesus Chavez
8Nate CampbellJavier Jauregui+1Ricky QuilesIsaac Hlatshwayo
9Chikashi InadaNate Campbell+1Graham EarlLakva Sim
10Jose Santa Cruz
Vacant
Julio DiazRicky Quiles
11Ebo ElderVictor Sosa+1Victoriano Sosa
12Juan LazcanoJuan Diaz Merelo+1Martin Kristjansen
13Matt ZeganEdner Cherry+1Juan C. Diaz
14Urbano AntillonRolando Reyes+1Jose M. Cotto
15Aldo Nazareno RiosAntonio Pitalua

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since December 2005

IBFJanuary 2006 vs December 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Julio DiazNow in the top 10 at #3

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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