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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 2008

Lightweight rankings for March 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2008IBFMarch 2008WBOMarch 2008RINGMarch 2008
🏆Nate Campbell
Super Champion
Juan DiazNEW
Champion
Nate CampbellNEW
Champion
Joel Casamayor
Champion
🏆Jose Alfaro
World Champion
Michael Katsidis
Interim Champion
1Moses PaulusNate Campbell+1This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Anthony PetersonNate Campbell+4
2Juan DiazThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.
Vacant
Juan Diaz-2This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.David Diaz
3Miguel AcostaNEWZahir Raheem+1Amir Khan+1Juan Diaz-2
4Jorle Estrada-1
Vacant
Martin Kristjansen-2Jose Santa Cruz-1
5Prawet Singwangcha-1Ali Funeka+1Almazvek RaimkulovJulio Diaz-1
6Urbano Antillon-1Julio Diaz-6Urbano Antillon+2Michael Katsidis
7Yusuke KoboriNEW
Vacant
Jorge Luis TeronNEWAmir Khan
8Michael KatsidisNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Fernando Angulo+1Joel CasamayorNEWYuri Romanov
9Randy Suico-1Anthony Peterson+1Zahir Raheem-3Zahir Raheem
10Kengo Nagashima-1Amir Khan+1Jose Reyes-1Anthony Peterson
11Ameth Diaz-1
Vacant
Kengo Nagashima-4
12Jorge Luis Teron
Vacant
Eduardo Roman-1
13Edner Cherry
Vacant
Yuri Romanov-3
14Fernando Angulo
Vacant
Raymundo BeltranNEW
15Dennis LaurenteChad Brisson-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2008

WBAMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Miguel AcostaNow ranked #3
  • Yusuke KoboriEnters at #7
  • Michael KatsidisInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ali FunekaLast ranked #6
  • Zahir RaheemLast ranked #7
  • Ameth DiazNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • Jorle EstradaDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Prawet SingwangchaSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Urbano AntillonFrom #5 to #6
    -1

IBFMarch 2008 vs February 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Juan Diaz(previously Julio Diaz)

WBOMarch 2008 vs January 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Nate Campbell

Entered the top 10

  • Jorge Luis TeronNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Joel CasamayorInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kengo NagashimaDropped to #11
  • Yuri RomanovNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Urbano AntillonNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • Amir KhanFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kengo NagashimaDropped from #7 to #11
    -4
  • Zahir RaheemFell from #6 to #9
    -3
  • Yuri RomanovDown 3 places to #13
    -3

RINGMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Biggest risers

  • Nate CampbellImproved from #5 to #1
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Juan DiazDown to #3 from #1
    -2
  • Jose Santa CruzDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Julio DiazFrom #4 to #5
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.