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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 1928

Lightweight rankings for May 1928. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1928.
RankRINGMay 1928
1Sammy Mandell
2Stanislaus Loayza+6
3Manuel QuinteroNEW
4Bruce Flowers-1
5Joe GlickNEW
6Jimmy McLarnin-4
7Sid Terris-2
8Lope Tenorio-4
9Billy Wallace-3
10Louis Kid Kaplan-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 1928

RINGMay 1928 vs April 1928

Entered the top 10

  • Manuel QuinteroEnters at #3
  • Joe GlickEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • King TutPreviously held #9
  • Billy PetrolleOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Stanislaus LoayzaImproved from #8 to #2
    +6

Biggest fallers

  • Jimmy McLarninDown 4 places to #6
    -4
  • Lope TenorioDropped from #4 to #8
    -4
  • Billy WallaceDropped from #6 to #9
    -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.

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Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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