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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2002

Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2002WBOApril 2002RINGApril 2002
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy Jones
Champion
🏆Bruno Girard
World Champion
1Lou Del ValleClinton WoodsDariusz Michalczewski
2Antonio TarverAntonio TarverEric Harding
3Clinton WoodsMads Larsen+2Antonio Tarver
4Thomas HansvollDavid TelescoReggie Johnson
5David TelescoEric Harding-2Montell Griffin
6Mads LarsenAlejandro LakatosDavid Telesco
7Reggie JohnsonGlen JohnsonJulio Gonzalez
8Julio Gonzalez+3Thomas UlrichBruno Girard
9Montell Griffin+3Silvio Branco+1Lou Del Valle
10Danny SantiagoNEWJoey Degrandis+3Clinton Woods
11Glenn Kelly-2Julio Gonzalez
12Robert Koon-2Stipe Drews-3
13Thomas UlrichRichard Hall-1
14Eric HardingAlexei Trofimov
15Silvio BrancoDemetrius JenkinsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2002

WBAApril 2002 vs March 2002

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Glen JohnsonLast ranked #8
  • Glenn KellyDropped to #11
  • Robert KoonFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Julio GonzalezUp 3 places to #8
    +3
  • Montell GriffinUp 3 places to #9
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Glenn KellyFrom #9 to #11
    -2
  • 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

  • Stipe DrewsFell to #12

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

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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