Today, we look at the 50 best lightweight boxers from the past to the present to see who comes out on top. Boxing is a sport that has been around for centuries and continues to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment and competition today.
The sport is divided into different weight classes, with the lightweight division being one of the most competitive and entertaining. In this division, boxers are limited to a weight of 135 pounds or less.
Over the years, there have been many great lightweight boxers who have thrilled fans with their skill, speed, and power. Some of the best include Roberto Durán, Pernell Whitaker, Joe Gans, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Julio César Chávez, and Manny Pacquiao. These boxers have not only achieved great things in the ring, but they have also helped to elevate the sport of boxing to new heights.
Boxing is a sport that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world and will continue to be so for many years to come. Here is a table of the 50 best lightweight boxers unranked:
| Roberto Durán | Pernell Whitaker | Benny Leonard | Sugar Ray Leonard | Sugar Ray Robinson |
| Floyd Mayweather | Henry Armstrong | Ike Williams | Carlos Ortiz | Tony Canzoneri |
| Julio César Chávez | Manny Pacquiao | Joe Gans | Oscar De La Hoya | Freddie Welsh |
| Devin Haney | Alexis Argüello | Shane Mosley | Barney Ross | Manny Pacquiao |
| Packey McFarland | Battling Nelson | Jack Blackburn | Johnny Dundee | Kostya Tszyu |
| Jack Blackburn | Sam Langford | Lew Tendler | Nicolino Locche | Juan Manuel Márquez |
| Gabriel Elorde | Miguel Cotto | Edwin Rosario | Amir Khan | Jimmy McLarnin |
| José Nápoles | José Luis Castillo | Beau Jack | Ken Buchanan | Ted Lewis |
| Kid Chocolate | Vasiliy Lomachenko | Aaron Pryor | Gervonta Davis | Vicente Saldivar |
| Terence Crawford | Azumah Nelson | Diego Corrales | Sandy Saddler | Marco Antonio Barrera |
