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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - June 2008

Official Lightweight rankings for June 2008.

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 listed rankings sources.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJune 2008WBCIBFJune 2008WBORING
πŸ†United States flagNate Campbell
Super Champion
Not available for June 2008
United States flagNate Campbell
Champion
Not available for June 2008
Not available for June 2008
πŸ†Japan flagYusuke Kobori
World Champion

1Namibia flagMoses Paulus
Vacant
2United States flagJuan Diaz
Vacant
3Dominican Republic flagJoan GuzmanUnited States flagJuan Diazβ–²+1
4Colombia flagJorle EstradaUnited States flagZahir Raheemβ–²+1
5Venezuela flagMiguel AcostaSouth Africa flagAli Funekaβ–²+1
6Nicaragua flagJose AlfaroUnited States flagJulio Diazβ–²+1
7Australia flagMichael Katsidisβ–²+1
Vacant
8Philippines flagRandy Suicoβ–²+1Venezuela flagFernando Anguloβ–²+1
9Japan flagKengo Nagashimaβ–²+1United States flagAnthony Petersonβ–²+1
10Panama flagAmeth Diazβ–²+1United Kingdom flagAmir Khanβ–²+1
11United States flagJorge Luis Teronβ–²+1
Vacant
12Bahamas flagEdner Cherryβ–²+1
Vacant
13Ecuador flagFernando Anguloβ–²+1
Vacant
14Colombia flagBreidis PrescottNEW
Vacant
15United States flagVerquan KimbroughNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 2008

WBAJune 2008 vs May 2008

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Ameth DiazPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TH flag
    Prawet SingwangchaWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Michael KatsidisUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1
  • PH flag
    Randy SuicoUp one spot to #8
    β–²+1
  • JP flag
    Kengo NagashimaFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1