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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2007

Lightweight rankings for May 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2007IBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007RINGMay 2007
🏆Juan Diaz
Super Champion
Julio Diaz
Champion
Juan DiazNEW
Champion
Joel Casamayor
Champion
1Prawet SingwangchaNate Campbell+1Anthony PetersonJuan Diaz
2Jose Alfaro+7
Vacant
Martin KristjansenJulio Diaz
3Jorle EstradaZahir Raheem+1Zahir Raheem+1David Diaz
4Ali Funeka
Vacant
Matt Zegan+1Nate Campbell
5Zahir RaheemAli Funeka+4Nate Campbell+1Almazbek Raiymkulov
6Moses PaulusJesus ChavezYuri RomanovNEWZahir Raheem
7Urbano Antillon+1
Vacant
Almazvek Raimkulov+1Jesus Chavez
8Ameth Diaz+2
Vacant
Czar Amonsot+1Jose Santa Cruz
9Almazvek Raimkulov+2
Vacant
Graham Earl+1Michael Katsidis
10DeMarcus Corley-3Urbano Antillon+2Amir Khan+1Yuri Romanov
11Randy Suico+1
Vacant
Prawet SingwangchaNEW
12Andrei Kudriavtsev+1
Vacant
Jose Reyes
13Kengo Nagashima+1
Vacant
Willie Limond
14Dennis Laurente+1
Vacant
Rolando Reyes
15Alex De JesusNEWChad BrissonNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Almazvek RaimkulovUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose CottoWas #2 last month

Biggest risers

  • Jose AlfaroImproved from #9 to #2
    +7
  • Ameth DiazClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Almazvek RaimkulovNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • DeMarcus CorleyDropped from #7 to #10
    -3

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Urbano AntillonUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jose CottoWas #6 last month
  • Ricky QuilesLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Ali FunekaImproved from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Urbano AntillonClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jesus ChavezFrom #5 to #6
    -1

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

🏆

There is a new Champion: Juan Diaz(previously Acelino Freitas)

Entered the top 10

  • Yuri RomanovNow ranked #6
  • Amir KhanPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jorge BarriosOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Osvaldo LaraWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • Zahir RaheemFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Matt ZeganClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Nate CampbellClimbed a place to #5
    +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.

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