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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2007

Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2007IBFApril 2007WBOApril 2007RINGApril 2007
🏆Stipe DrewsNEW
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Roy Jones JrZsolt Erdei
2Roy Jones JrJulio Gonzalez+1Hugo Hernan Garay+1Antonio Tarver
3Hugo Hernan Garay+1Glen Johnson+1Julio Gonzalez-1Clinton Woods
4Yuriy Barashian+1
Vacant
Stipe DrewsThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Glen Johnson
5Silvio Branco-5Danny Green+3Rico HoyeChad Dawson
6Tomasz Adamek-3Paul Briggs+3Thomas UlrichTomasz Adamek
7Danny Green-1Antonio TarverTomasz Adamek+1Paul Briggs
8Thomas Ulrich-1Hugo Hernan Garay+5Adrian Diaconu-1Roy Jones
9Paul Briggs-1Roy Jones Jr+1Paul Briggs+1Julio Gonzalez
10Manuel Siaca-1Prince Badi Ajamu+1Dean FrancisNEWHugo Hernan Garay
11Keith Holmes-1
Vacant
Prince Badi Ajamu
12Dawid Kostecki-1Librado AndradeNEWDanny GreenNEW
13Prince Badi Ajamu-1Montell Griffin+1Glen Johnson+1
14Tito Mendoza
Vacant
Jaidon CodringtonNEW
15Victor Oganov-2George Blades

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2007

WBAApril 2007 vs March 2007

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Stipe Drews(previously Silvio Branco)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Keith HolmesDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Yuriy BarashianFrom #5 to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Tomasz AdamekNow #6 after being #3 last month
    -3
  • Victor OganovDown to #15 from #13
    -2
  • Danny GreenDown one place to #7
    -1

IBFApril 2007 vs March 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Hugo Hernan GarayUp from #12 to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Adrian DiaconuWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • Hugo Hernan GarayUp 4 places to #8
    +4
  • Danny GreenFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Paul BriggsClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio TarverDown one place to #7
    -1

WBOApril 2007 vs March 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Dean FrancisInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Librado AndradeWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Tomasz AdamekFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Paul BriggsClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Julio GonzalezFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Adrian DiaconuSlipped a spot to #8
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.