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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 2006

Lightweight rankings for March 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC March 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2006IBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006RINGMarch 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Vacant
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaRicky Quiles+1Acelino FreitasJoel Casamayor
2Lakva Sim
Vacant
Jose Luis CastilloJuan Lazcano
3Fernando AnguloJulio Diaz+1Zahir RaheemJuan Diaz
4Isaac Hlatshwayo+1Isaac Hlatshwayo+1Michael KatsidisJulio Diaz
5Joel Casamayor+1Joel Casamayor+1Joel Casamayor+1Acelino Freitas
6Zahir Raheem-2Nate Campbell+1Graham Earl+1Zahir Raheem
7Chikashi Inada+3
Vacant
Ricky Quiles+1Jesus Chavez
8Jose Santa Cruz+3Javier JaureguiMatt Zegan-3Isaac Hlatshwayo
9Jose Cotto-2
Vacant
Martin KristjansenLakva Sim
10Matt Zegan+2Victor Sosa+1Rolando ReyesRicky Quiles
11Juan Carlos Melero+2Juan Diaz Merelo+1Jose M. Cotto
12Randy SuicoNEWJose Santa Cruz+1Juan C. Diaz
13Nate Campbell-4Urbano Antillon+1Julio Diaz
14Urbano Antillon
Vacant
Ramanzan PalyaniNEW
15Almazvek RaimkulovNEWDaniel SedaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Jose Santa CruzPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Matt ZeganNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Acelino FreitasWas #8 last month, now WBO Super Champion
  • Nate CampbellNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Chikashi InadaImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Jose Santa CruzJumped from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Matt ZeganUp to #10 from #12
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Nate CampbellFell from #9 to #13
    -4
  • Zahir RaheemNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    -2
  • Jose CottoSlipped from #7 to #9
    -2

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest fallers

  • Javier JaureguiSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest risers

  • Joel CasamayorClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Graham EarlUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Ricky QuilesUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Matt ZeganDown 3 places to #8
    -3

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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