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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - June 1997

Lightweight rankings for June 1997. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGJune 1997
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1South Africa flagPhillip Holiday
2Kyrgyzstan flagOrzubek Nazarov
3United States flagStevie Johnston
4United States flagGeorge Scott
5United States flagShane Mosley
6Ghana flagAzumah Nelsonβ–²+1
7Puerto Rico flagIsrael CardonaNEW
8France flagJean Baptiste Mendy
9Puerto Rico flagJohn John Molina
10Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorian

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 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 1997

RINGJune 1997 vs May 1997

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Israel CardonaEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Ivan RobinsonPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

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    Azumah NelsonUp one spot to #6
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