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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC April 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2006IBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006RINGApril 2006
🏆Fabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Antonio Tarver
Champion
1Silvio BrancoGlen Johnson+1Antonio TarverGlen Johnson
2Manny SiacaNEWJulio Gonzalez+1Stipe DrewsZsolt Erdei
3Glen JohnsonAntonio Tarver+1Glen JohnsonRoy Jones
4Pietro AurinoPaul Briggs+1Hugo Hernan GarayClinton Woods
5Paul BriggsSilvio Branco+1Silvio Branco+1Fabrice Tiozzo
6Mehdi SahnounePietro Aurino+1Paul Briggs+3Tomasz Adamek
7Stipe DrewsStipe Drews+1Mehdi Sahnoune+3Julio Gonzalez
8Lou Del ValleHugo Hernan Garay+1Prince Badi Ajamu+3Paul Briggs
9Thomas UlrichEric Harding+1Adrian Diaconu+3Hugo Hernan Garay
10Jose Luis HerreraMontell Griffin+2Alexei Trofimov-3Eric Harding
11Yuriy BarashianGeorge JonesThomas Ulrich+3
12Hugo Hernan Garay
Vacant
Paul MurdochNEW
13Adrian Diaconu
Vacant
Richard Hall-8
14Kai Kurzawa
Vacant
Manny Siaca+1
15Chad DawsonHenry Saenz-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2006

WBAApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Manny SiacaInto the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manuel SiacaLast ranked #2

IBFApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Montell GriffinUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • George JonesDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Montell GriffinUp one spot to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • George JonesSlipped a spot to #11
    -1

WBOApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Prince Badi AjamuClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • Adrian DiaconuUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Richard HallDown to #13
  • Pietro AurinoWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Paul BriggsImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Mehdi SahnouneJumped from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Prince Badi AjamuNow #8 after being #11 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Richard HallDropped from #5 to #13
    -8
  • Alexei TrofimovNow #10 after being #7 last month
    -3
  • Henry SaenzFrom #13 to #15
    -2

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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