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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - March 2016

Lightweight rankings for March 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC March 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2016IBFMarch 2016WBOMarch 2016RINGMarch 2016
🏆Anthony Crolla
World Champion
Rances Barthelemy
Champion
Terry Flanagan
Champion
Vacant
1Ismael Barroso
Vacant
Jose ZepedaJorge Linares
2Felix Verdejo
Vacant
Ricky BurnsDejan Zlaticanin
3Xolisani NdongeniRichard CommeyFelix VerdejoSharif Bogere
4Petr PetrovRobert Easter Jr+8Michael PerezRichard Commey
5Michael PerezJose Felix-1Jose Felix+1Terry Flanagan
6Zapir RasulovFelix Verdejo-1Daud Yordan+1Anthony Crolla
7Darley PerezEdis Tatli+2Sharif Bogere+1Rances Barthelemy
8Evens PierreDenis ShafikovSaul Rodriguez+2Denis Shafikov
9Emmanuel TagoeYvan Mendy+2Liam WalshArgenis Mendez
10Brandon OgilvieAlejandro LunaPetr Petrov-5Miguel Vazquez
11Artem HaroyanMickey BeyNEWFernando David Saucedo+2
12Robert Easter JrNEWStephen OrmondNEWMzonke FanaNEW
13Masayoshi Nakatani-1Miguel Vazquez-6Adrian Gonzalez+1
14George Kambosos Jr-1Tony Luis-1German Argentino BenitezNEW
15Alejandro Luna-1
Vacant
Reynaldo Ojeda

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2016

WBAMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Biggest fallers

  • Masayoshi NakataniFrom #12 to #13
    -1
  • George Kambosos JrFrom #13 to #14
    -1
  • Alejandro LunaFrom #14 to #15
    -1

IBFMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Robert Easter JrUp from #12 to #4
  • Yvan MendyUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Algenis MendezPreviously held #6
  • Miguel VazquezCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Robert Easter JrUp 8 places to #4
    +8
  • Edis TatliNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Yvan MendyUp to #9 from #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Miguel VazquezFell from #7 to #13
    -6
  • Jose FelixDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Felix VerdejoDown one place to #6
    -1

WBOMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Biggest risers

  • Saul RodriguezClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Fernando David SaucedoNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2
  • Jose FelixFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Petr PetrovNow #10 after being #5 last month
    -5

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.