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Lightweight Boxing Rankings — May 2003

Official Lightweight rankings for May 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
🏆Canada flagLeonard Dorin
World Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorian
Champion

1Venezuela flagMiguel CallistFrance flagJulien Lorcy
2France flagJulien LorcyNEWUkraine flagYuri Romanov
3Mongolia flagLakva Sim▼-1Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto▲+1
4United States flagJuan Lazcano▼-1United States flagStevie Johnston▼-1
5Mexico flagJavier JaureguiNEWColombia flagJaime Rangel
6United States flagStevie Johnston▼-1Argentina flagAldo Rios
7South Africa flagPhillipe NdouNEWPanama flagWilmer Gomez
8Thailand flagPrawet Singwangcha▼-1Italy flagStefano Zoff
9United States flagAngel Manfredy▼-1Saudi Arabia flagPhilippe NdouNEW
10United States flagMichael ClarkNEWColombia flagIvan Hernandez▲+1
11Mexico flagJulio DiazNEWSweden flagThomas Jansson▼-1
12Country flagBilly Irwin▲+2Italy flagSandro Casamonica▼-3
13United States flagJuan DiazNEWPoland flagMatt Zegan▼-1
14Colombia flagPedro MirandaNEWUnited Kingdom flagGraham Earl
15Colombia flagJaime Rangel▼-3Spain flagJuan Carlos Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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.

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Julien LorcyNow in the top 10 at #2
  • MX flag
    Javier JaureguiInto the top 10 at #5
  • ZA flag
    Phillipe NdouEnters at #7
  • US flag
    Michael ClarkEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Orlando SalidoMoved down to Featherweight
  • AR flag
    Raul BalbiPreviously held #4
  • PR flag
    Juan GomezWas #6 last month
  • DO flag
    Victoriano SosaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Billy IrwinUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Jaime RangelDropped from #12 to #15
    ▼-3
  • MN flag
    Lakva SimSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Juan LazcanoDown one place to #4
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Philippe NdouInto the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Ivan HernandezPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Sandro CasamonicaDown to #12
  • SE flag
    Thomas JanssonNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Ivan HernandezFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Sandro CasamonicaDropped from #9 to #12
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Stevie JohnstonSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • SE flag
    Thomas JanssonSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1