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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2006

Lightweight rankings for May 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC May 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2006IBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006RINGMay 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Jesus Chavez
Champion
Acelino FreitasNEW
Super Champion
Diego Corrales
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaRicky Quiles+1Jose Luis Castillo+1Joel Casamayor
2Isaac Hlatshwayo+2Isaac Hlatshwayo+1Michael Katsidis+2Juan Lazcano
3Joel Casamayor+2Julio Diaz+1Joel Casamayor+2Juan Diaz
4Zahir Raheem+2Joel Casamayor+1Graham Earl+2Julio Diaz
5Matt Zegan+5
Vacant
Zahir Raheem-2Acelino Freitas
6Juan Carlos Melero+5
Vacant
Matt Zegan+1Zahir Raheem
7Jose Cotto+2
Vacant
Martin Kristjansen+1Jesus Chavez
8Ali FunekaNEWNate Campbell+1Ricky Quiles+1Isaac Hlatshwayo
9Nate Campbell+4Javier Jauregui-1Osvaldo LaraNEWLakva Sim
10Edner CherryNEWVictor Sosa+1Rolando ReyesJose Santa CruzNEW
11Fernando Angulo-8Juan Diaz Merelo+1Antonio Pitalua
12Urbano Antillon+2Jose Santa Cruz+1Juan C. Diaz
13Anthony PetersonNEWUrbano Antillon+1Julio Diaz
14Almazvek Raimkulov+1
Vacant
Ramanzan Palyani
15Chikashi Inada-8Jose M. Cotto

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Carlos MeleroPreviously #11, enters at #6
  • Ali FunekaNow in the top 10 at #8
  • Nate CampbellUp from #13 to #9
  • Edner CherryNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lakva SimLast ranked #2
  • Fernando AnguloDropped to #11
  • Chikashi InadaFell to #15
  • Jose Santa CruzWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Matt ZeganUp 5 places to #5
    +5
  • Juan Carlos MeleroJumped from #11 to #6
    +5
  • Nate CampbellUp 4 places to #9
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Fernando AnguloNow #11 after being #3 last month
    -8
  • Chikashi InadaNow #15 after being #7 last month
    -8

IBFMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest fallers

  • Javier JaureguiNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    -2

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Acelino Freitas

Entered the top 10

  • Osvaldo LaraNow ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Michael KatsidisUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Joel CasamayorClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Graham EarlUp to #4 from #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Zahir RaheemNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2

RINGMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Jose Santa CruzEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ricky QuilesLast ranked #10

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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