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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2002

Official Lightweight rankings for March 2002.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
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RankWBAMarch 2002WBCIBFWBO
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πŸ†Canada flagLeonard Dorin
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1Argentina flagRaul Balbi
2Venezuela flagMiguel Callist
3Italy flagStefano Zoff
4France flagJulien Lorcy
5United States flagJuan Lazcanoβ–²+3
6Brazil flagEdson Xuxa Nascimento
7Puerto Rico flagJuan Gomez Trinidadβ–²+2
8United States flagAngel Manfredyβ–Ό-3
9Mexico flagJulio Diazβ–²+3
10Puerto Rico flagAlex Trujilloβ–Ό-3
11United States flagStevie Johnston
12Thailand flagPrawet Singwangchaβ–²+1
13United Kingdom flagColin DunneNEW
14Dominican Republic flagVictoriano Sosaβ–²+1
15Denmark flagDennis Holbaekβ–Ό-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 February 2002

WBAMarch 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio DiazJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JP flag
    Rick YoshimuraWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Juan LazcanoJumped from #8 to #5
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Julio DiazJumped from #12 to #9
    β–²+3
  • PR flag
    Juan Gomez TrinidadNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Angel ManfredyNow #8 after #5 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • PR flag
    Alex TrujilloDropped from #7 to #10
    β–Ό-3
  • DK flag
    Dennis HolbaekSlipped a spot to #15
    β–Ό-1