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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 1929

Lightweight rankings for March 1929. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in March 1929.
RankRINGMarch 1929
1Sammy Mandell
2Billy WallaceNEW
3Ray Miller-1
4Joe Glick-1
5Billy Petrolle+3
6Louis Kid Kaplan+1
7Jack Kid Berg+2
8Tommy Grogan+2
9Joe Medill-4
10Maxie StrubNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 1929

RINGMarch 1929 vs February 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Billy WallaceInto the top 10 at #2
  • Maxie StrubEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bruce FlowersMoved up to Super Lightweight
  • King TutPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • Billy PetrolleNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3
  • Jack Kid BergFrom #9 to #7
    +2
  • Tommy GroganClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Joe MedillNow #9 after being #5 last month
    -4
  • Ray MillerSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Joe GlickDown one place to #4
    -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.

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Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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