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Lightweight Boxing Rankings- March 1999

Lightweight boxing rankings archive for March 1999 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic lightweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Lightweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 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 March 1999 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMarch 1999
1United States flagShane Mosley
2United States flagStevie Johnston+2
3France flagJean Baptiste Mendy-1
4Mexico flagCesar Bazan-1
5Puerto Rico flagIsrael Cardona
6United States flagIvan Robinson+1
7Kyrgyzstan flagOrzubek Nazarov-1
8Canada flagArturo Gatti+1
9United Kingdom flagColin DunneNEW
10United States flagJames Leija

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since March 1999

RINGMarch 1999 vs February 1999

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Colin DunneNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Phillip HolidayWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Stevie JohnstonFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • US flag
    Ivan RobinsonFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • CA flag
    Arturo GattiClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Jean Baptiste MendyFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • MX flag
    Cesar BazanSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • KG flag
    Orzubek NazarovDown one place to #7
    -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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