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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - November 2000

Lightweight rankings for November 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2000WBONovember 2000RINGNovember 2000
🏆Takanori Hatakeyama
World Champion
Artur Grigorian
Champion
1Julien Lorcy+1Juan Gomez+1Jose Luis Castillo
2Alberto Sicurella+1Edson Pedro Nascimento+1Stevie Johnston
3Rick Yoshimura+1Julien Lorcy+1Paul Spadafora
4Gilbert Serrano+1Bobby Vanzie+1Takanori Hatakeyama+2
5Stefano Zoff+1Dairo Esalas+2Cesar Bazan-1
6Jean Baptist Mendy+1Juan LazcanoAngel Manfredy-1
7Raul Balbi+1Djamel Lifa+2Ben Tackie
8Edson Pedro Nascimento+2Antonio Pitalua-7Artur Grigorian
9Djamel Lifa+2Sandro Casamonica-1John John Molina
10Dennis HolbaekNEWAlex TrujilloColin Dunne
11Juan Gomez+1Alberto Sicurella
12Kyuchul ChoiNEWRaul Balbi
13Juan Lazcano
14Stevie Johnston
15Lovemore NdouNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2000

WBANovember 2000 vs October 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Djamel LifaUp from #11 - now #9
  • Dennis HolbaekNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oscar GarciaPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Edson Pedro NascimentoNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    +2
  • Djamel LifaClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2
  • Julien LorcyClimbed a place to #1
    +1

WBONovember 2000 vs October 2000

Biggest risers

  • Dairo EsalasClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • Djamel LifaClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Juan GomezFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio PitaluaFell from #1 to #8
    -7
  • Sandro CasamonicaDown one place to #9
    -1

RINGNovember 2000 vs October 2000

Biggest risers

  • Takanori HatakeyamaNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Cesar BazanDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Angel ManfredyFrom #5 to #6
    -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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