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Lightweight boxing rankings- March 1975

Lightweight boxing rankings archive for March 1975 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.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC March 1975 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMarch 1975
🏆Panama flagRoberto Duran
Champion
1United States flagRay Lampkin
2Japan flagIshimatsu Suzuki+2
3United States flagAngel Mayoral
4United Kingdom flagKen Buchanan-2
5Mexico flagArturo Pineda
6United States flagRay Lunny III
7Colombia flagHugo Barraza
8Mexico flagJose Luis Lopez
9Thailand flagSaensak Muangsurin
10Argentina flagHugo Gutierrez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived March 1975.

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Month-over-month changes since March 1975

RINGMarch 1975 vs February 1975

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Ishimatsu SuzukiClimbed from #4 to #2
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Ken BuchananDown to #4 from #2
    -2

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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