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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2007

Official Lightweight rankings for January 2007.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2007WBCIBFJanuary 2007WBO
πŸ†United States flagJuan Diaz
World Champion
Not available for January 2007
Mexico flagJulio Diaz
Champion
Not available for January 2007

1Thailand flagPrawet SingwangchaUnited States flagNate Campbellβ–²+1
2Puerto Rico flagJose Cotto
Vacant
3South Africa flagAli FunekaUnited States flagRicky Quilesβ–²+1
4Colombia flagJorle Estradaβ–²+1United States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+1
5United States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+1
Vacant
6Mexico flagUrbano Antillonβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagJose Cottoβ–²+1
7United States flagAnthony Petersonβ–²+1South Africa flagAli Funekaβ–²+1
8Panama flagAmeth Diazβ–²+1
Vacant
9Namibia flagMoses Paulusβ–²+1United States flagRolando Reyesβ–²+1
10Kyrgyzstan flagAlmazvek Raimkulovβ–²+1United States flagUrbano Antillonβ–²+1
11Philippines flagRandy Suicoβ–²+1United States flagDemarcus Corleyβ–²+1
12United States flagDemarcus Corleyβ–²+1United States flagEdner Cherryβ–²+1
13Ukraine flagAndrei Kudriavtsevβ–²+1
Vacant
14Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+1
Vacant
15Philippines flagDennis LaurenteNEW

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 December 2006

WBAJanuary 2007 vs December 2006

Entered the top 10

  • KG flag
    Almazvek RaimkulovUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BS flag
    Edner CherryOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Jorle EstradaUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Zahir RaheemClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Urbano AntillonFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

IBFJanuary 2007 vs December 2006

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Urbano AntillonUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Nate CampbellFrom #2 to #1
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Ricky QuilesClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Zahir RaheemFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1