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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Lightweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Leonard Dorin
World Champion
Artur Grigorian
Champion
Floyd Mayweather Jr
Champion
1Miguel CallistJulien LorcyJose Luis Castillo
2Julien LorcyNEWYuri RomanovStevie Johnston
3Lakva Sim-1Miguel Cotto+1Paul Spadafora
4Juan Lazcano-1Stevie Johnston-1Leonard Dorin
5Javier JaureguiNEWJaime RangelJuan Lazcano
6Stevie Johnston-1Aldo Nazareno RiosAngel Manfredy
7Phillip NdouNEWWilmer GomezArtur Grigorian
8Prawet Singwangcha-1Stefano ZoffAlejandro Gonzalez
9Angel Manfredy-1Philippe NdouNEWJulien Lorcy
10Michael ClarkNEWIvan Hernandez+1Juan Gomez
11Julio DiazNEWThomas Jansson-1
12Billy Irwin+2Sandro Casamonica-3
13Juan DiazNEWMatt Zegan-1
14Pedro MirandaNEWGraham Earl
15Jaime Rangel-3Juan Carlos Diaz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Julien LorcyNow in the top 10 at #2
  • Javier JaureguiInto the top 10 at #5
  • Phillip NdouInto the top 10 at #7
  • Michael ClarkEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Orlando SalidoMoved down to Featherweight
  • Raul BalbiPreviously held #4
  • Juan GomezWas #6 last month
  • Victoriano SosaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Billy IrwinUp to #12 from #14
    +2

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sandro CasamonicaDown to #12
  • Thomas JanssonNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Miguel CottoFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Ivan HernandezFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Sandro CasamonicaDropped from #9 to #12
    -3
  • Stevie JohnstonSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Thomas JanssonSlipped a spot to #11
    -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.

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.