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Lightweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2012

Official Lightweight rankings for May 2012.

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 2012WBCIBFMay 2012WBOMay 2012
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Vacant
Not available for May 2012
Mexico flagMiguel Vazquez
Champion
United Kingdom flagRicky Burns
Champion

1Cuba flagRichar AbrilMexico flagMarvin Quinteroβ–²+1United Kingdom flagKevin Mitchell
2Cuba flagYuriorkis Gamboa
Vacant
Uzbekistan flagAlisher Rahimov
3Mexico flagSergio ThompsonUnited States flagSharif Bogereβ–²+1Uganda flagSharif Bogere
4United Kingdom flagGavin ReesUnited Kingdom flagKevin Mitchellβ–²+1Cuba flagYuriorkis Gamboa
5Colombia flagDarley PerezSouth Korea flagJi-Hoon Kimβ–²+4Puerto Rico flagJose A. Gonzalez
6Philippines flagMercito GestaColombia flagDarley PerezMexico flagMarvin Quintero
7Japan flagNihito ArakawaAustralia flagLenny ZappavignaUnited States flagHenry Lundy
8Japan flagTakashi MiuraUnited States flagHank LundyColombia flagDarley Perezβ–²+1
9United States flagDorin SpiveyPanama flagAmeth Diazβ–²+1Cuba flagRichar AbrilNEW
10Namibia flagMoses PaulusPhilippines flagAl Sabaupanβ–²+1United States flagJohn Molinaβ–²+1
11Japan flagRyuji MigakiUnited States flagAnthony Petersonβ–²+3United States flagOmar Figueroaβ–²+3
12United States flagLuis Ramos JrPhilippines flagMercito Gestaβ–²+3United Kingdom flagGavin Rees
13Spain flagLuca GiaconNEWArgentina flagHernan CarrizoNEWMexico flagDaniel Estrada
14Venezuela flagIsmael BarrosoUnited States flagOmar FigueroaNEWItaly flagLuca GiaconNEW
15Cuba flagAngelo SantanaGhana flagSamuel Amoako

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 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.

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Month-over-month changes since April 2012

IBFMay 2012 vs April 2012

Biggest risers

  • KR flag
    Ji-Hoon KimJumped from #8 to #5
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Anthony PetersonClimbed from #13 to #11
    β–²+2
  • PH flag
    Mercito GestaUp to #12 from #14
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Darley PerezSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • AU flag
    Lenny ZappavignaSlipped a spot to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Hank LundyFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2012 vs April 2012

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Richar AbrilInto the top 10 at #9
  • CO flag
    John MolinaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PH flag
    Mercito GestaPreviously held #8
  • AU flag
    Michael KatsidisOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Omar FigueroaJumped from #14 to #11
    β–²+3
  • CO flag
    Darley PerezUp one spot to #8
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    John MolinaFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1