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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - October 1983

Lightweight rankings for October 1983. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGOctober 1983
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Vacant

1United States flagRay Mancini
2Puerto Rico flagEdwin Rosario
3United States flagHoward DavisNEW
4United States flagTyrone CrawleyNEW
5United States flagRobin Blakeโ–ผ-2
6United States flagLivingstone Bramble
7United States flagRoberto Elizondoโ–ผ-2
8France flagJose Luis Ramirez
9United States flagAlvin Hayes

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 Durรกn, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Teรณfimo Lรณpez.

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 October 1983

RINGOctober 1983 vs September 1983

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Howard DavisInto the top 10 at #3
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    Tyrone CrawleyEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Jimmy PaulWas #7 last month

Biggest fallers

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    Robin BlakeFrom #3 to #5
    โ–ผ-2
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    Roberto ElizondoDown to #7 from #5
    โ–ผ-2