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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Lightweight rankings for March 2001. 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 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2001WBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆Takanori Hatakeyama
World Champion
Artur Grigorian
Champion
1Julien LorcyJuan GomezJose Luis Castillo
2Raul Balbi+5Edson Pedro NascimentoStevie Johnston
3Rick YoshimuraJulien LorcyPaul Spadafora
4Gilbert SerranoJuan LazcanoTakanori Hatakeyama
5Stefano ZoffSandro Casamonica+2Angel Manfredy
6Jean Baptist MendyDjamel LifaArtur Grigorian
7Miguel Callist+6Angel Manfredy+3Colin Dunne
8Alberto Sicurella-6Aldo Nazareno RiosJesse James Leija
9Edson Pedro Nascimento-1Dennis HolbaekCesar Bazan
10Djamel Lifa-1Alex Trujillo+1Gilberto Serrano
11Juan GomezDairo Esalas-6
12Dennis Holbaek-2Miguel Callist
13Kyuchul Choi-1Leavander JohnsonNEW
14Juan LazcanoJohn John Molina-1
15Sandro CasamonicaAntonio Pitalua-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Miguel CallistJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dennis HolbaekCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Miguel CallistNow #7 after being #13 last month
    +6
  • Raul BalbiUp 5 places to #2
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Alberto SicurellaFell from #2 to #8
    -6
  • Dennis HolbaekNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    -2
  • Edson Pedro NascimentoSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Alex TrujilloClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dairo EsalasNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Angel ManfredyNow #7 after being #10 last month
    +3
  • Sandro CasamonicaFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Alex TrujilloUp one spot to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dairo EsalasDropped from #5 to #11
    -6
  • John John MolinaDown one place to #14
    -1
  • Antonio PitaluaFrom #14 to #15
    -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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