Lightweight rankings for November 1988. Change division or month to compare rankings.
| Rank | WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | RINGNovember 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Not available for November 1988 | Not available for November 1988 | Not available for November 1988 | Not available for November 1988 |  Julio Cesar ChavezChampion |
| 1 |  Greg Haugen | ||||
| 2 | Pernell Whitaker | ||||
| 3 |  Jose Luis Ramirez | ||||
| 4 |  Edwin Rosario | ||||
| 5 | Amancio Castro | ||||
| 6 |  Azumah Nelson | ||||
| 7 | Tony Lopez | ||||
| 8 | Anthony Jones | ||||
| 9 | Rocky Lockridge | ||||
| 10 |  Brian Mitchell | ||||
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.
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.
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.
Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.
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