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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - September 2000

Lightweight rankings for September 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2000WBOSeptember 2000RINGSeptember 2000
🏆Takanori Hatakeyama
World Champion
Artur Grigorian
Champion
1
Vacant
Antonio PitaluaJose Luis Castillo
2Julien LorcyJuan GomezStevie Johnston
3Alberto SicurellaEdson Pedro NascimentoPaul Spadafora+1
4Rick YoshimuraJulien LorcyCesar Bazan+1
5Gilbert SerranoBobby Vanzie+2Angel Manfredy-2
6Stefano ZoffJuan LazcanoTakanori Hatakeyama
7Jean Baptist MendyRick Yoshimura-2Ben Tackie+3
8Raul BalbiSandro Casamonica+1Artur Grigorian-1
9Oscar GarciaDjamel Lifa-1John John Molina
10Edson Pedro NascimentoDairo EsalasColin DunneNEW
11Djamel Lifa+1Raul Balbi
12Juan Gomez+1Alex Trujillo
13Juan LazcanoNEW
14Stevie JohnstonNEW
15Hiroyuki Sakamoto-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2000

WBASeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Biggest risers

  • Djamel LifaUp one spot to #11
    +1
  • Juan GomezUp one spot to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hiroyuki SakamotoFrom #14 to #15
    -1

WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Biggest risers

  • Bobby VanzieFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Sandro CasamonicaUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Rick YoshimuraFrom #5 to #7
    -2
  • Djamel LifaSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

RINGSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Colin DunneNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ivan RobinsonPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Ben TackieUp 3 places to #7
    +3
  • Paul SpadaforaUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Cesar BazanFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Angel ManfredySlipped from #3 to #5
    -2
  • Artur GrigorianSlipped a spot to #8
    -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.

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