Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

Β© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠HomeπŸ“ŠRankingsπŸ”SearchπŸ†Champions

Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2001

Official Lightweight rankings for May 2001.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
πŸ†Japan flagTakanori Hatakeyama
World Champion
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorian
Champion

1France flagJulien LorcyPuerto Rico flagJuan Gomez
2Argentina flagRaul BalbiBrazil flagXuxa Do Nascimiento
3Japan flagRick YoshimuraUnited States flagJuan Lazcano
4Italy flagStefano ZoffItaly flagSandro Casamonica
5Venezuela flagGilbert SerranoUnited States flagAngel Manfredyβ–²+1
6Venezuela flagMiguel CallistArgentina flagAldo Riosβ–²+1
7Mexico flagJulio DiazItaly flagStefano ZoffNEW
8Brazil flagEdson Xuxa NascimentoUnited Kingdom flagSteve Murray
9Argentina flagAlberto SicurellaDenmark flagDennis Holbaek
10Puerto Rico flagJuan Gomez Trinidadβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagAlex Trujillo
11United States flagJuan Lazcanoβ–²+3United States flagJulio Diaz
12Italy flagSandro Casamonicaβ–²+3Panama flagMiguel Callist
13Thailand flagPrawet SingwangchaNEWUnited States flagLeavander Johnson
14France flagJean Baptist Mendyβ–Ό-2Colombia flagAntonio Pitalua
15Denmark flagDennis Holbaekβ–Ό-2United Kingdom flagBradley Pryce

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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 DurΓ‘n, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and TeΓ³fimo LΓ³pez.

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.

Keep exploring

πŸ†World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

πŸ“ˆRanking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

πŸ“†Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

πŸ”€Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

πŸ₯ŠBrowse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

πŸ›οΈOrganizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

πŸ”Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Juan Gomez TrinidadUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Djamel LifaWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Juan LazcanoJumped from #14 to #11
    β–²+3
  • IT flag
    Sandro CasamonicaUp 3 places to #12
    β–²+3
  • PR flag
    Juan Gomez TrinidadUp one spot to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Jean Baptist MendyDown to #14 from #12
    β–Ό-2
  • DK flag
    Dennis HolbaekNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    β–Ό-2

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Stefano ZoffNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Djamel LifaWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Angel ManfredyFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Aldo RiosFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1