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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - October 1929

Lightweight rankings for October 1929. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in October 1929.
RankRINGOctober 1929
🏆Sammy Mandell
Champion
1Tony Canzoneri
2Jack Kid Berg+2
3Billy Wallace
4King Tut-2
5Emory CabanaNEW
6Louis Kid Kaplan+1
7Joe Medill-2
8Tommy GroganNEW
9Bruce Flowers-1
10Eddie Kid Wolfe-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 1929

RINGOctober 1929 vs September 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Emory CabanaNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Tommy GroganInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Emory CabanoOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • Sid TerrisPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Jack Kid BergFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • Louis Kid KaplanUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • King TutDown to #4 from #2
    -2
  • Joe MedillDown to #7 from #5
    -2
  • Bruce FlowersFrom #8 to #9
    -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.

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Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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