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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2022

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFApril 2022WBOApril 2022
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for April 2022
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
United States flagJoe Smith Jr
Champion

1Germany flagDominic BoeselChina flagMeng FanlongUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
2Mexico flagGilberto RamirezUnited Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiMexico flagGilberto Ramirez
3United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeRussia flagMaksim Vlasov
4United Kingdom flagCallum SmithMexico flagGilberto RamirezUnited Kingdom flagCallum Smith
5United States flagAndre DirrellSweden flagBadou JackUnited Kingdom flagCallum Johnson
6United Kingdom flagDan AzeezPoland flagPawel StepienUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
7United Kingdom flagCraig RichardsFrance flagMathieu BauderliqueFrance flagMathieu Bauderlique
8Latvia flagRicards BolotniksGermany flagMichael EifertChina flagFanlong Meng
9Cuba flagYunieski GonzalezAustralia flagFaris ChevalierUnited States flagRadivoje Kalajdzic
10United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeArgentina flagBraian Nahuel SuarezGermany flagLeon Bunn▲+2
11Australia flagFaris ChevalierRussia flagAli IzmailovUnited States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1
12Germany flagArmenak HovhannisyanGermany flagAdam DeinesGermany flagAdam Deines▼-1
13
Vacant
United Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurRussia flagAli Izmailov▲+1
14Dominican Republic flagBryan Perez CastilloUnited Kingdom flagDan AzeezArgentina flagBraian Nahuel Suarez▲+1
15Germany flagRobin KrasniqiRussia flagMaksim VlasovAustralia flagFaris Chevalier▼-2

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 2022

WBOApril 2022 vs March 2022

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Leon BunnUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Leon BunnFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Ali IzmailovUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1
  • AR flag
    Braian Nahuel SuarezUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Faris ChevalierSlipped from #13 to #15
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Andre DirrellSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1