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Lightweight boxing rankings- September 1950

Lightweight boxing rankings archive for September 1950 across organizations. This page is the combined lightweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Lightweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in September 1950.
RankRINGSeptember 1950
🏆United States flagIke Williams
Champion
1United States flagFreddie Dawson
2United States flagJohn L Davis+2
3United States flagCarlos Chavez+2
4United States flagBobby LloydNEW
5United States flagTommy Campbell+2
6Canada flagArthur King-4
7United States flagEddie ChavezNEW
8United States flagArt Aragon-2
9United States flagHarold Jones-1
10United States flagArchie Whitewater-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived September 1950.

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Month-over-month changes since September 1950

RINGSeptember 1950 vs August 1950

Entered the top 10

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    Bobby LloydEnters at #4
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    Eddie ChavezNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

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    Percy BassettMoved down to Featherweight
  • IT flag
    Roberto ProiettiWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

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    John L DavisFrom #4 to #2
    +2
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    Carlos ChavezNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
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    Tommy CampbellNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2

Biggest fallers

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    Arthur KingFell from #2 to #6
    -4
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    Art AragonNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2
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    Harold JonesSlipped a spot 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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