The lightweight division has entered a new era. Johnny Faraće breaks down every champion, the top contenders, his official rankings and the biggest fights boxing needs to make.

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The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act could bring structure, competition, safety and opportunity to boxing—without sacrificing the fighter protections the sport still needs. Boxing has needed real reform for decades. Fighters sit inactive. Rankings are difficult to trust. Champions are divided across multiple organizations. Promoters protect records, major fights arrive years too late, and fans are often left trying to determine who the real champion actually is. The Muhammad Ali...