Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers Aโ€“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

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers Aโ€“Z
  • Countries
  • Search

ยฉ 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
๐Ÿ Home๐Ÿ“ŠRankings๐Ÿ”Search๐Ÿ†Champions

Lightweight Boxing Rankings - July 1980

Lightweight rankings for July 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJuly 1980
๐Ÿ†
Not available for July 1980
Not available for July 1980
Not available for July 1980
Not available for July 1980
Vacant

1United States flagHilmer Kenty
2United States flagAaron Pryorโ–ฒ+1
3United Kingdom flagJim WattNEW
4
5United States flagHoward Davis
6Trinidad & Tobago flagClaude Noel
7Dominican Republic flagVilomar Fernandez
8Mexico flagRodolfo GonzalezNEW
9United States flagSean Ogrady
10United States flagJohnny Liraโ–ผ-2

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 Durรกn, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Teรณfimo Lรณpez.

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.

Keep exploring

๐Ÿ†World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

๐Ÿ“ˆRanking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

๐Ÿ“†Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

๐Ÿ”คBoxers Aโ€“Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

๐ŸŒCountries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

๐ŸฅŠBrowse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

๐Ÿ›๏ธOrganizations

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

๐Ÿ”Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Something look wrong? Report an error

Month-over-month changes since July 1980

RINGJuly 1980 vs June 1980

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Jim WattNow in the top 10 at #3
  • MX flag
    Rodolfo GonzalezInto the top 10 at #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Aaron PryorFrom #3 to #2
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Johnny LiraNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    โ–ผ-2