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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 1990

Lightweight rankings for March 1990. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMarch 1990
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1United States flagPernell Whitaker
2Puerto Rico flagEdwin Rosario
3United States flagTracy Spann
4United States flagFreddie Pendleton
5United States flagGreg Haugen
6United States flagJohn Duplessis
7United States flagDavid Gonzales
8Spain flagPoli Diazโ–ฒ+1
9South Korea flagChil Sung Chunโ–ผ-1
10Japan flagIwao Otomo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 Durรกn, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Teรณfimo Lรณpez.

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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RINGMarch 1990 vs February 1990

Biggest risers

  • ES flag
    Poli DiazFrom #9 to #8
    โ–ฒ+1

Biggest fallers

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    Chil Sung ChunFrom #8 to #9
    โ–ผ-1