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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 1932

Lightweight rankings for May 1932. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1932.
RankRINGMay 1932
🏆Tony Canzoneri
Champion
1Billy Petrolle
2Sammy Fuller
3Lew Massey+1
4Wesley Ramey+1
5Battling Battalino-2
6Battling Gizzy
7Harry Dublinsky
8Tony Falco+2
9Johnny Jadick-1
10Young Firpo-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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RINGMay 1932 vs April 1932

Biggest risers

  • Tony FalcoNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    +2
  • Lew MasseyClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Wesley RameyClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Battling BattalinoDown to #5 from #3
    -2
  • Johnny JadickDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Young FirpoDown one place to #10
    -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.

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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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