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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 1980

Light Heavyweight rankings for April 1980. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1980
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United States flagMatthew Saad Muhammad
Champion

1United States flagEddie Gregory
2United States flagJames Scott▲+1
3United States flagMarvin Johnson▼-1
4Zambia flagLotte Mwale
5United States flagMichael Spinks
6United States flagMarvin Camel
7Argentina flagVictor Galindez▲+1
8United States flagAlvaro (yaqui) Lopez▲+1
9United Kingdom flagJohn ContehNEW
10United States flagJerry MartinNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

About the Light Heavyweight Division

Weight Limit: 168-175 lbs (76.2-79.4 kg)

Light Heavyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, featuring fighters who combine speed, power, and technical skill. The division has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.

Division Characteristics

Light Heavyweights are known for their balance of speed and power. Fighters in this division are typically athletic and skilled, capable of both technical boxing and explosive knockouts.

Notable Facts

The Light Heavyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Archie Moore, Bob Foster, and more recently, fighters like Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev.

Historical Context

Light Heavyweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, consistently producing competitive matchups and memorable fights throughout boxing history.

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Month-over-month changes since April 1980

RINGApril 1980 vs March 1980

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    John ContehNow ranked #9
  • US flag
    Jerry MartinInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mustapha WasajaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James ScottClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • AR flag
    Victor GalindezClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Alvaro (yaqui) LopezFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Marvin JohnsonDown one place to #3
    ▼-1