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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2002

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2002.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2002WBCIBFWBOApril 2002
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Not available for April 2002
Not available for April 2002
Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski
Champion
🏆France flagBruno Girard
World Champion

1United States flagLou Del ValleUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods
2United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagAntonio Tarver
3Country flagClinton WoodsDenmark flagMads Larsen▲+2
4Norway flagThomas HansvollUnited States flagDavid Telesco
5Country flagDavid TelescoUnited States flagEric Harding▼-2
6Denmark flagMads LarsenSpain flagAlejandro Lakatos
7United States flagReggie JohnsonUnited States flagGlen Johnson
8Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez▲+3Germany flagThomas Ulrich
9United States flagMontell Griffin▲+3Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+1
10United States flagDanny SantiagoNEWUnited States flagJoey DegrandisNEW
11Australia flagGlenn Kelly▼-2Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez
12United States flagRobert Koon▼-2Croatia flagStipe Drews▼-3
13Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagRichard Hall▼-1
14United States flagEric HardingUkraine flagAlexei Trofimov
15Italy flagSilvio BrancoUnited States flagDemetrius JenkinsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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 March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • US flag
    Montell GriffinUp from #12 to #9
  • US flag
    Danny SantiagoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonLast ranked #8
  • AU flag
    Glenn KellyDropped to #11
  • US flag
    Robert KoonFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Montell GriffinUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Glenn KellyFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Robert KoonDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2

WBOApril 2002 vs February 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Joey DegrandisUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Joey DegrandisUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsNow #12 after #9 last month
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Eric HardingNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Richard HallFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1