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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Lightweight rankings for March 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
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 WBC and IBF March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆Gilbert Serrano
World Champion
Artur Grigorian
Champion
1
Vacant
Antonio PitaluaStevie Johnston
2Julien LorcyJulien LorcyAngel Manfredy
3Alberto SicurellaHector Camacho JrPaul Spadafora
4Rick YoshimuraWilfredo Ruiz+1Cesar Bazan
5Oscar GarciaLuis Tyson Navarro+1Ivan Robinson
6Stefano ZoffLawrence Ngobeni-2Gilberto Serrano
7Jean Baptist Mendy+2Dairo EsalasColin Dunne
8Miguel CallistBobby VanzieArtur Grigorian
9Raul Balbi+1Antonio MesquitaNEWJesse James Leija+1
10Edson Pedro Nascimento+1Walter H. RodriguezVictoriano SosaNEW
11Djamel Lifa+2Joe HutchinsonNEW
12Hiroyuki SakamotoSteve Murray-1
13Wilfredo Ruiz+1
14Dairo Esalas+1
15Ben TackieNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBAMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Edson Pedro NascimentoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Golden JohnsonWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jean Baptist MendyClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Djamel LifaClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2
  • Raul BalbiFrom #10 to #9
    +1

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Antonio MesquitaNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Edson Pedro NascimentoLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Wilfredo RuizFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Luis Tyson NavarroClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Lawrence NgobeniSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • Steve MurrayFrom #11 to #12
    -1

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Victoriano SosaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Stefano ZoffOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Jesse James LeijaFrom #10 to #9
    +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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