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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2008

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008
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Vacant
Not available for April 2008
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1Ukraine flagYuriy Barashian
Vacant
United States flagBernard Hopkins
2Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones Jr
3United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagBernard Hopkins▲+1United States flagAntonio Tarver
4Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1United States flagDeandrey Abron
5Jamaica flagGlen JohnsonNEWUnited States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
6Ukraine flagVyacheslav UzelkovUnited States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+2
7United States flagTavoris CloudUkraine flagYuri Barashian▲+1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▼-1
8Croatia flagStipe Drews▼-3United States flagReggie Johnson▲+1Ukraine flagYuri Barashian▼-1
9Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagDean FrancisNEW
10Australia flagPaul Briggs▼-1United States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Italy flagSilvio BrancoNEW
11Poland flagDawid Kostecki▼-1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-2
12Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-1Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+1Country flagAdrian Diaconu▼-1
13Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▼-1United States flagJesse Brinkley▲+1Croatia flagStipe Drews▼-1
14France flagRachid KanfouahFrance flagRachid Kanfouah▲+1Jamaica flagGlen Johnson▼-1
15Albania flagElvir MuriqiAlbania flagElvir MuriqiNEW

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 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsNow #8 after #5 last month
    ▼-3
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Dean FrancisInto the top 10 at #9
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichNow ranked #11
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tavoris CloudNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • PL flag
    Aleksy KuziemskiFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Yuri BarashianSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1