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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - October 2008

Lightweight rankings for October 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 October 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2008IBFOctober 2008WBOOctober 2008RINGOctober 2008
🏆Nate Campbell
Super Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Nate Campbell
Champion
Juan Manuel Marquez
Champion
🏆Yusuke Kobori
World Champion
1Moses PaulusAli Funeka+1Juan Manuel MarquezNEWNate Campbell
2Edwin Valero
Vacant
Juan DiazManny Pacquiao
3Marco Antonio BarreraNEWJuan Diaz+1Anthony PetersonJuan Diaz
4Joan Guzman-1Julio Diaz+2Jorge Luis TeronJoel Casamayor
5Juan Manuel Marquez-1Anthony Peterson+2Breidis PrescottDavid Diaz
6Juan Diaz-1
Vacant
Martin Kristjansen+1Julio Diaz
7Jorle Estrada-1Zahir Raheem+1Michael Katsidis-1Antonio Pitalua
8Ameth Diaz-1Fernando Angulo+3Ali FunekaMichael Katsidis
9Miguel Acosta-1
Vacant
Vicente Escobedo+1Ali Funeka
10Jose Alfaro-1
Vacant
Bobby Pacquiao-1Yuri Romanov
11Randy Suico-1Michael Katsidis-1Amir KhanNEW
12Breidis Prescott-1Breidis PrescottNEWAntonio DeMarco-1
13Kengo Nagashima-1
Vacant
Yuri Romanov-1
14Jorge Luis Teron-1
Vacant
Jayson Pagara-1
15Verquan KimbroughEduardo Roman-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2008

WBAOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Marco Antonio BarreraEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Randy SuicoJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Joan GuzmanFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Juan Manuel MarquezSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Juan DiazSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

IBFOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Amir KhanLast ranked #8
  • Michael KatsidisNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Fernando AnguloUp to #8 from #10
    +2
  • Julio DiazUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Anthony PetersonFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michael KatsidisSlipped from #9 to #11
    -2

WBOOctober 2008 vs September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Manuel MarquezEnters at #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joan GuzmanWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

  • Martin KristjansenFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Vicente EscobedoClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michael KatsidisDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Bobby PacquiaoFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Antonio DeMarcoDown one place to #12
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.