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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” June 2005

Official Lightweight rankings for June 2005.

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
RankWBAJune 2005WBCIBFWBO
πŸ†United States flagJuan Diaz
World Champion
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1Thailand flagPrawet Singwangcha
2Mongolia flagLakva Sim
3Cuba flagJoel Casamayor
4Ecuador flagFernando Angulo
5United States flagEbo Elder
6Brazil flagAcelino Freitas
7South Africa flagIsaac Hlatshwayo
8Kyrgyzstan flagAlmazvek Raimkulov
9Colombia flagJorge Noriega
10Japan flagChikashi Inadaβ–²+1
11United States flagJuan Lazcanoβ–²+1
12Mexico flagJose Santa Cruzβ–²+1
13Poland flagMatt ZeganNEW
14Argentina flagAldo Nazareno RiosNEW
15Dominican Republic flagFrancisco LorenzoNEW

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 May 2005

WBAJune 2005 vs May 2005

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Chikashi InadaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Antonio PitaluaMoved up to Super Lightweight

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Chikashi InadaFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Juan LazcanoClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1
  • MX flag
    Jose Santa CruzUp one spot to #12
    β–²+1