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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - July 2010

Lightweight rankings for July 2010. 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 2010 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2010IBFJuly 2010WBOJuly 2010RINGJuly 2010
🏆Miguel Acosta
World Champion
Miguel VazquezNEW
Champion
Juan Manuel Marquez
Super Champion
Juan Manuel Marquez
Champion
🏆Michael Katsidis
Interim Champion
1
Vacant
Ji-Hoon Kim+1Anthony PetersonMichael Katsidis
2Anthony Peterson
Vacant
Vicente EscobedoAli Funeka
3Brandon RiosMiguel Vazquez+1This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Juan DiazMiguel Acosta
4Oscar Jesus PereyraAntonio De Marco+2Matt Zegan+1Humberto Soto
5Javier CastroVicente Escobedo+3Jorge Barrios-1Anthony Peterson
6Robert GuerreroAmeth Diaz+1John MurrayPaulus Moses
7Moses PaulusPaulus Moses+2Henry LundyJohn Murray
8Darley PerezUrbano Antillon+2Daniel DorregoRobert Guerrero
9Nihito ArakawaAnges Adjaho+2Aleksander BajawaUrbano Antillon
10Dmitry GanievLenny Zappavigna+3Thai Tor SilachaiBrandon Rios
11Juan DiazKevin Mitchell+1Kevin Mitchell
12Valentin KutsNigel Wright+2Ali Funeka
13Ryuji MigakiPatrick Malinga+2Fernando Ferreira Da Silva
14John MolinaCarlos VinanNEWMercito Gesta
15Takehiro ShimadaDmitry Ganiev

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2010

IBFJuly 2010 vs June 2010

🏆

There is a new Champion: Miguel Vazquez

Entered the top 10

  • Anges AdjahoPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Lenny ZappavignaJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Anthony MezaacheOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • Vicente EscobedoImproved from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Lenny ZappavignaNow #10 after being #13 last month
    +3
  • Antonio De MarcoClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2

WBOJuly 2010 vs June 2010

Biggest risers

  • Matt ZeganFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jorge BarriosSlipped a spot to #5
    -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.

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