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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 1997

Light Heavyweight rankings for April 1997. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
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RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGApril 1997
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1United States flagVirgil Hill
2United States flagRoy Jones
3United States flagMontell Griffin
4Germany flagDariusz Michalczewski
5Germany flagGraciano Rocchigiani▲+2
6United States flagWilliam Guthrie▲+2
7United States flagFrank Tate▲+2
8United States flagLou Del Valle▲+2
9United States flagMichael NunnNEW
10Malawi flagDrake ThadziNEW

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 1997

RINGApril 1997 vs March 1997

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael NunnNow ranked #9
  • MW flag
    Drake ThadziNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyWas #5 last month
  • US flag
    Merqui SosaPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Graciano RocchigianiUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    William GuthrieUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Frank TateUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2