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Lightweight Boxing Rankings — September 2008

Official Lightweight rankings for September 2008.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBASeptember 2008WBCIBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008
🏆United States flagNate Campbell
Super Champion
Not available for September 2008
United States flagNate Campbell
Champion
United States flagNate Campbell
Champion
🏆Japan flagYusuke Kobori
World Champion

1Namibia flagMoses PaulusSouth Africa flagAli Funeka▲+1Dominican Republic flagJoan Guzman
2Venezuela flagEdwin Valero
Vacant
United States flagJuan Diaz▲+2
3Dominican Republic flagJoan GuzmanNEWUnited States flagJuan Diaz▲+1United States flagAnthony Peterson
4Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez▼-1
Vacant
United States flagJorge Luis Teron▲+2
5United States flagJuan Diaz▼-1United States flagJulio Diaz▲+1Colombia flagBreidis PrescottNEW
6Colombia flagJorle Estrada▼-1United States flagAnthony Peterson▲+2Australia flagMichael Katsidis▼-1
7Panama flagAmeth Diaz▼-1United States flagZahir RaheemDenmark flagMartin Kristjansen▲+4
8Venezuela flagMiguel Acosta▼-1United Kingdom flagAmir Khan▲+1Saudi Arabia flagAli Funeka▲+1
9Nicaragua flagJose Alfaro▼-1Australia flagMichael Katsidis▲+1Philippines flagBobby Pacquiao▲+1
10Philippines flagRandy Suico▼-1Venezuela flagFernando Angulo▲+1United States flagVicente Escobedo▲+2
11Colombia flagBreidis Prescott▼-1
Vacant
Mexico flagAntonio De MarcoNEW
12Japan flagKengo Nagashima▼-1
Vacant
Country flagYuri Romanov▲+1
13United States flagJorge Luis Teron▼-1
Vacant
Philippines flagJayson Pagara▲+2
14Ecuador flagFernando Angulo
Vacant
Argentina flagEduardo Roman
15United States flagVerquan KimbroughUnited States flagDavid DiazNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since August 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Joan GuzmanEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Breidis PrescottNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Juan Manuel MarquezDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Juan DiazFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Jorle EstradaFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Anthony PetersonClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Zahir RaheemFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Breidis PrescottNow in the top 10 at #5
  • DK flag
    Martin KristjansenUp from #11 - now #7
  • US flag
    Vicente EscobedoPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Amir KhanLast ranked #2
  • MX flag
    Urbano AntillonWas #7 last month
  • PR flag
    Jose ReyesOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Martin KristjansenNow #7 after #11 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Juan DiazNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Jorge Luis TeronFrom #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Michael KatsidisDown one place to #6
    ▼-1