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Lightweight boxing rankings- March 1948

Lightweight boxing rankings archive for March 1948 across organizations. This page is the combined lightweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Lightweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in March 1948.
RankRINGMarch 1948
🏆United States flagIke Williams
Champion
1Mexico flagEnrique Bolanos
2United States flagRudy Cruz+1
3United States flagFreddie Dawson-1
4United States flagJesse Flores
5United Kingdom flagBilly Thompson+1
6United States flagMaxie Docusen+1
7United States flagPaddy Demarco+2
8United States flagTerry Young+2
9United States flagBeau Jack-4
10Mexico flagPaulino Montes-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since March 1948

RINGMarch 1948 vs February 1948

Biggest risers

  • Paddy DeMarcoClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • US flag
    Terry YoungFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • US flag
    Rudy CruzClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Beau JackDropped from #5 to #9
    -4
  • MX flag
    Paulino MontesNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2
  • US flag
    Freddie DawsonSlipped a spot to #3
    -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.

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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