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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - July 2006

Lightweight rankings for July 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 July 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2006IBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006RINGJuly 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Acelino Freitas
Super Champion
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaJulio DiazNEWMichael KatsidisJuan Diaz+2
2Isaac Hlatshwayo
Vacant
Graham EarlJoel Casamayor-1
3Zahir Raheem+1Joel Casamayor+2Joel CasamayorJulio Diaz+1
4Matt Zegan+1Ricky QuilesZahir RaheemAcelino Freitas+1
5Juan Carlos Melero+1
Vacant
Matt ZeganZahir Raheem+1
6Jose Cotto+1Zahir Raheem+1Martin KristjansenJesus Chavez+1
7Ali Funeka+1
Vacant
Anthony PetersonNEWIsaac Hlatshwayo+1
8Nate Campbell+1Jose CottoNEWOsvaldo Lara-1Lakva Sim+1
9Edner Cherry+1Nate Campbell+1Freddie NorwoodNEWAldo Nazareno RiosNEW
10Urbano Antillon+2Juan Diaz MereloNEWAntonio Pitalua-1David DiazNEW
11Fernando AnguloJavier JaureguiJuan C. Diaz
12Anthony Peterson+1Victor SosaRamanzan Palyani
13Ameth DiazNEWUrbano AntillonNEWRolando Reyes-3
14Almazvek Raimkulov
Vacant
Jose M. Cotto-1
15Randy SuicoNEWRicky Quiles-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2006

WBAJuly 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Urbano AntillonNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joel CasamayorPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • Urbano AntillonNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • Zahir RaheemClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Matt ZeganUp one spot to #4
    +1

IBFJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Julio DiazNow in the top 10 at #1
  • Jose CottoNow ranked #8
  • Juan Diaz MereloEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Javier JaureguiDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Joel CasamayorClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ricky QuilesFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Javier JaureguiSlipped a spot to #11
    -1
  • Victor SosaSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Anthony PetersonNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Freddie NorwoodInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Isaac HlatshwayoOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • Rolando ReyesNow ranked #13

Biggest fallers

  • Rolando ReyesDown 3 places to #13
    -3
  • Osvaldo LaraFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Antonio PitaluaFrom #9 to #10
    -1

RINGJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Aldo Nazareno RiosNow in the top 10 at #9
  • David DiazNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juan LazcanoMoved up to Super Lightweight
  • Jose Santa CruzPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Juan DiazClimbed from #3 to #1
    +2
  • Julio DiazUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Acelino FreitasClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Joel CasamayorSlipped a spot to #2
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.