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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - November 2008

Lightweight rankings for November 2008. 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 November 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2008IBFNovember 2008WBONovember 2008RINGNovember 2008
🏆Nate Campbell
Super Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Juan Manuel Marquez
Champion
🏆Yusuke Kobori
World Champion
1Moses PaulusAli Funeka+1Marco Antonio BarreraNEWNate Campbell
2Joan Guzman+2
Vacant
Juan Manuel Marquez-1Manny Pacquiao
3Edwin Valero-1Juan Diaz+1Juan Diaz-1Juan Diaz
4Marco Antonio Barrera-1Julio Diaz+1Anthony Peterson-1Joel Casamayor
5Juan Manuel MarquezAnthony Peterson+1Jorge Luis Teron-1David Diaz
6Juan Diaz
Vacant
Breidis Prescott-1Julio Diaz
7Jorle EstradaZahir Raheem+1Martin Kristjansen-1Antonio Pitalua
8Miguel Acosta+1Fernando Angulo+1Michael Katsidis-1Michael Katsidis
9Jose Alfaro+1
Vacant
Ali Funeka-1Ali Funeka
10Ali FunekaNEW
Vacant
Jorge BarriosNEWYuri Romanov
11Ichitaro IshiiNEWMichael Katsidis+1Vicente Escobedo-2
12Ameth Diaz-4Breidis Prescott+1Antonio DeMarco
13Breidis Prescott-1
Vacant
Bobby Pacquiao-3
14Kengo Nagashima-1
Vacant
Amir Khan-3
15Verquan KimbroughYuri Romanov-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2008

WBANovember 2008 vs October 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Ali FunekaNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ameth DiazFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Joan GuzmanFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • Miguel AcostaFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Jose AlfaroUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ameth DiazNow #12 after being #8 last month
    -4
  • Edwin ValeroSlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Marco Antonio BarreraSlipped a spot to #4
    -1

WBONovember 2008 vs October 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Marco Antonio BarreraEnters at #1
  • Jorge BarriosNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vicente EscobedoNow ranked #11
  • Bobby PacquiaoFell to #13

Biggest fallers

  • Bobby PacquiaoNow #13 after being #10 last month
    -3
  • Amir KhanNow #14 after being #11 last month
    -3
  • Vicente EscobedoDown to #11 from #9
    -2

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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