Hatton's career was transformed when he won the IBF junior welterweight title from Kostya Tszyu in June 2005 in Manchester, after his pressure prompted the Australia-based Russian's corner to retire Tszyu at the end of Round 11. Tszyu was ranked No. 3 in the pound-for-pound rankings and No. 1 in the division at the time, and the victory for Hatton (the best of his career) confirmed his status as a truly elite boxer.

This 115-pound division has exciting fighters, including Estrada, Nakatani, Rodriguez, Martinez, and the always-tough Ioka. Fans can look forward to all-out war matchups and intense battles as these fighters maneuver for supremacy in one of boxing's most exciting weight classes.

"Cool" Vince Phillips – With wins over Kostya Tszyu, Micky Ward, Freddie Pendleton, and his memorable fights with Ricky Hatton and Ike "Bazooka" Quartey, the IBF Super Lightweight Champion, Phillips was one of the most under-rated and avoided fighters of his time. His victory over Kostya Tszyu in Las Vegas is still one of boxing’s biggest upset victories.Non-Nevada Resident Boxers

In addition to his in-ring accomplishments, Benny Leonard played a significant role in popularizing and legitimizing the sport of boxing during his era. He was a charismatic figure who drew large crowds and was widely regarded as a true sportsman both inside and outside the ring. His technical innovations and contributions to the sweet science continue to influence the sport to this day. Benny Leonard’s legacy as a pioneering lightweight champion and a boxing genius remains an integral part of the sport’s rich history, and his impact on the world of boxing endures as an inspiration for generations of fighters and fans alike.

Another member of the "Glamour Divisions," the lightweight boxing weight class has a limit of 135 pounds. Like other boxing weight divisions on this list, the limit changed a few times before being finalized by the Walker Law in 1920. The first recorded lightweight boxing champion was Jack McAuliffe, who won his title in June 1893.

Magsayo already knows that dreams come true, however. He met his idol, who later became his promoter. He was welcomed into the gym of Roach, who’s also an icon in the Philippines because of his association with Pacquiao. He shared a card with Pacquiao.

On March 21, 1914 Wells would fight Tom McCormick for the world welterweight title and defeated him over 20 rounds. But by late 1915, he was decidedly past his prime and he would suffer an empty 17 defeats from 1916 until his retirement in 1922.

"It was a good punch," said Fundora. "I didn’t recognize that moment, but I’m fine. I’m healthy now, and I’ll be back. I’ll be back to take over the division and this is a step up and a step down. It happens, but I’ll be back. I’m not sorry I took this fight, this is boxing. We gotta fight and we have to make these good fights. Congratulations to Brian Mendoza, he did his thing, but like I said, I’ll be back."

Corrales was twice floored in Round 10 by Castillo during the lightweight title unification fight. Castillo, the Mexican two-time WBC champion, looked set to have his hand raised in victory. Corrales could hardly see Castillo throwing punches in front of him due to his badly swollen eyes, and he intelligently spat his mouthguard out to buy a few seconds to help him recover after the second knockdown. And then Corrales launched a big overhand right that hurt Castillo and sealed the victory.

According to a review of database BoxRec and boxing website Goliath.com, at least 12 boxers have won world titles in four weight divisions. Only three went as far as to win five, among them boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Ray Leonard. The air is getting thinner when it comes to successfully boxing in even more divisions: While U.S. boxer Oscar De La Hoya has achieved the feat of winning six divisions, no one comes close to Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who has won titles in eight.

The International Boxing Organization (IBO) is sometimes included in the list of major boxing organizations. Besides the IBO, there are other sanctioning bodies. They are: International Boxing Association (IBA), International Boxing Council (IBC), International Boxing Board (IBB), International Boxing League (IBL), International Boxing Union (IBU), Global Boxing Association (GBA), Global Boxing Council (GBC), Global Boxing Federation GBF, Global Boxing Organization (GBO), Global Boxing Union (GBU), National Boxing Association (NBA), Transcontinental World Boxing Association (TWBA), Universal boxing champions division Association (UBA), Universal Boxing Council (UBC), Universal Boxing Federation (UBF), Universal Boxing Organization (UBO), UNIBOX, United States Boxing Council (USBC), World Athletic Association (WAA), World Boxing Forum (WBF), World Boxing Board (WBB), World Boxing Championship Committee (WBCC), World Boxing Empire (WBE), World Boxing Foundation (WBFo), World Boxing Institute (WBI), World Boxing League (WBL), World Boxing Network (WBN), World Boxing Union (WBU), World Cup of Boxing (WCOB), World Junior Boxing Federation (WJBF), World Tournament Boxing Federation (WTBF) and the World United Boxing Association (WUBA).