Lightweight boxing rankings archive for May 1944 across organizations. This page is the combined lightweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Lightweight rankings.
Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1944.
Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.
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.
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.
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.
Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.
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