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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFApril 2018WBOApril 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for April 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Colombia flagEleider Alvarez▲+1
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
2United States flagMarcus Browne▲+2
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
3Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagKaro MuratUnited States flagMike Lee
4Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+1Germany flagDominic BoeselUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+2
5Germany flagShefat Isufi▲+1Germany flagJuergen BraehmerGermany flagDominic Boesel
6Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera▲+2United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeColombia flagEleider Alvarez▼-2
7United States flagJoe Smith JrGermany flagEnrico KoellingAustralia flagDamien Hooper▲+2
8Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+1United Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski▲+2
9Canada flagJean Pascal▲+1United States flagSean MonaghanMexico flagManuel Ceballos▼-1
10United Kingdom flagJoe Fournier▲+1Germany flagAdam DeinesChina flagFanlong Meng▲+1
11United States flagMike Lee▲+1China flagMeng FanlongRussia flagGasan Gasanov▲+1
12Malawi flagIsaac Chilemba▲+1Poland flagRobert ParzeczewskiMexico flagHumberto Velazco Torres▲+2
13France flagNadjib MohammediNEWUnited States flagMichael LeeUnited Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonNEW
14United Kingdom flagJake BallAustralia flagDamien HooperAustralia flagBlake CaparelloNEW
15United States flagCharles FosterDominican Republic flagFelix ValeraRussia flagLenin CastilloNEW

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 2018

WBAApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joe FournierClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Felix ValeraNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1

WBOApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • AU flag
    Damien HooperNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2
  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Manuel CeballosFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1