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Lightweight Boxing Rankings — July 2001

Official Lightweight rankings for July 2001.

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
RankWBAJuly 2001WBCIBFWBOJuly 2001
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Vacant
Not available for July 2001
Not available for July 2001
Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorian
Champion
🏆France flagJulien Lorcy
World Champion

1Argentina flagRaul Balbi▲+1Brazil flagXuxa Do Nascimiento
2Japan flagRick Yoshimura▲+1United States flagJuan Lazcano▲+1
3Venezuela flagMiguel Callist▲+1Puerto Rico flagJuan Gomez▼-1
4Japan flagTakanori HatakeyamaItaly flagSandro Casamonica
5Italy flagStefano ZoffUnited States flagAngel Manfredy
6Mexico flagJulio DiazUnited States flagJulio Diaz▲+3
7Brazil flagEdson Xuxa NascimentoItaly flagStefano Zoff▼-1
8Puerto Rico flagJuan Gomez TrinidadPuerto Rico flagAlex Trujillo▼-1
9Argentina flagAlberto SicurellaDenmark flagDennis Holbaek▼-1
10United States flagJuan LazcanoPanama flagMiguel Callist
11Denmark flagDennis Holbaek▲+1United States flagStevie Johnston
12Italy flagSandro Casamonica▼-1Mexico flagFrancisco Bojado
13Thailand flagPrawet SingwangchaUnited Kingdom flagBradley Pryce
14United States flagAngel ManfredyRomania flagLeo DorinNEW
15Australia flagLovemore NdouUnited Kingdom flagSteve Murray▼-1

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 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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WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

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There is a new World Champion: France flagJulien Lorcy(previously Japan flagTakanori Hatakeyama)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Julien LorcyOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Raul BalbiClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • JP flag
    Rick YoshimuraFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Miguel CallistClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Sandro CasamonicaDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Julio DiazNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Juan LazcanoClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Juan GomezSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • IT flag
    Stefano ZoffDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Alex TrujilloDown one place to #8
    ▼-1