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RING Lightweight Boxing Rankings - May 2002

RING Lightweight rankings for May 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGMay 2002
πŸ†United States flagFloyd MayweatherNEW
Champion
1Mexico flagJose Luis Castillo
2United States flagStevie Johnstonβ–²+2
3United States flagPaul Spadafora
4Canada flagLeonard Dorinβ–²+1
5France flagRaul Balbiβ–²+1
6United States flagAngel Manfredyβ–²+1
7United States flagJulio Diazβ–²+1
8United States flagJuan Lazcanoβ–²+1
9Uzbekistan flagArtur Grigorianβ–²+1
10Mexico flagAlejandro GonzalezNEW

Source: 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 DurΓ‘n, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and TeΓ³fimo LΓ³pez.

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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There is a new Champion: United States flagFloyd Mayweather

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Alejandro GonzalezNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Floyd MayweatherPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Stevie JohnstonFrom #4 to #2
    β–²+2
  • CA flag
    Leonard DorinUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Raul BalbiFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1

RING Lightweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest RING monthly rankings (January 2000).

RING Lightweight β€” Champion

United States flagDevin Haney
June 2022 β€” October 2024
2 years 5 months
Australia flagGeorge Kambosos Jr
December 2021 β€” June 2022
7 months
United States flagTeofimo Lopez
November 2020 β€” December 2021
1 year 2 months
Ukraine flagVasyl Lomachenko
May 2018 β€” November 2020
2 years 7 months
Venezuela flagJorge Linares
October 2016 β€” May 2018
1 year 8 months
United States flagTerence Crawford
January 2015 β€” May 2015
5 months
Mexico flagJuan Manuel Marquez
September 2008 β€” April 2012
3 years 8 months
Cuba flagJoel Casamayor
October 2006 β€” September 2008
2 years
United States flagDiego Corrales
May 2005 β€” October 2006
1 year 6 months
Mexico flagJose Luis Castillo
June 2004 β€” May 2005
1 year
United States flagFloyd Mayweather
May 2002 β€” May 2004
2 years 1 month