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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2015

Official Lightweight rankings for July 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFJuly 2015WBOJuly 2015
πŸ†Colombia flagDarley Perez
World Champion
Not available for July 2015
Vacant
United Kingdom flagTerry Flanagan
Champion

1United Kingdom flagDerry MathewsRussia flagDenis ShafikovUnited States flagDiego Magdalenoβ–²+5
2Venezuela flagIsmael Barroso
Vacant
Mexico flagJose Zepeda
3Russia flagPetr PetrovCuba flagRances BarthelemyRussia flagPetr Petrovβ–²+1
4Puerto Rico flagFelix VerdejoGhana flagRichard Commeyβ–²+1United States flagMichael PerezNEW
5Cuba flagRances BarthelemyMexico flagMiguel Vazquezβ–Ό-1India flagDaud Yordan
6Mexico flagMiguel VazquezItaly flagEmiliano MarsiliUnited Kingdom flagLiam WalshNEW
7Haiti flagEvens PierreMexico flagJose Felix Jr.β–²+1Puerto Rico flagFelix Verdejo
8United States flagMichael PerezCanada flagDierry Jeanβ–²+1Japan flagTakahiro Ao
9Ghana flagEmmanuel TagoePuerto Rico flagFelix Verdejoβ–²+3Venezuela flagIsmael Barroso
10South Africa flagXolisani NdongeniRussia flagPetr Petrovβ–²+1Australia flagJosh King
11United Kingdom flagAnthony CrollaUnited Kingdom flagLuke CampbellNEWCanada flagDierry Jean
12Ghana flagRafael MensahDominican Republic flagAlgenis Mendezβ–²+1Uganda flagSharif Bogere
13Puerto Rico flagReynaldo OjedaCanada flagTony LuisNEWPuerto Rico flagReynaldo Ojeda
14Russia flagZapir RasulovFinland flagEdis TatliJapan flagYoshitaka Kato
15Dominican Republic flagArgenis LopezBelgium flagJean Pierre BauwensAustralia flagValentine Borg

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 June 2015

IBFJuly 2015 vs June 2015

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Felix VerdejoUp from #12 to #9
  • RU flag
    Petr PetrovPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Tommy CoyleLast ranked #7
  • US flag
    Juan DiazLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Felix VerdejoUp 3 places to #9
    β–²+3
  • GH flag
    Richard CommeyFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Jose Felix Jr.From #8 to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Miguel VazquezFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1

WBOJuly 2015 vs June 2015

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagTerry Flanagan

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael PerezNow ranked #4
  • GB flag
    Liam WalshNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Terry FlanaganLast ranked #1
  • PR flag
    Jose A. GonzalezWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Diego MagdalenoUp 5 places to #1
    β–²+5
  • RU flag
    Petr PetrovFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1