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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 1991

Lightweight rankings for March 1991. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMarch 1991
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1United States flagPernell Whitaker
2United States flagTracy Spann
3United States flagFreddie Pendleton
4Puerto Rico flagJuan Nazario
5Spain flagPoli Diaz
6United States flagAnthony Jones
7United States flagPedro Sanchezβ–²+1
8United States flagDarryl Tysonβ–²+1
9United States flagSharmba Mitchellβ–²+1
10South Korea flagChoi LuughouNEW

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 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 March 1991

RINGMarch 1991 vs February 1991

Entered the top 10

  • KR flag
    Choi LuughouNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Greg HaugenMoved up to Super Lightweight

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    Pedro SanchezUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1
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    Darryl TysonFrom #9 to #8
    β–²+1
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    Sharmba MitchellUp one spot to #9
    β–²+1