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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2023

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for April 2023.

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 2023WBCApril 2023IBFApril 2023WBOApril 2023
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion

1United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiUnited Kingdom flagCallum SmithGermany flagMichael EifertUnited Kingdom flagCallum Smith
2United Kingdom flagDan AzeezUnited Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+3
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
3Mexico flagGilberto RamirezUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▼-1United Kingdom flagCallum Smith▲+2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+1
4Latvia flagRicards BolotniksUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▼-1United Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+9United States flagJoe Smith Jr▲+1
5United States flagJoe Smith JrUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-1United Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+1United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+1
6Venezuela flagAlbert RamirezUnited Kingdom flagPadraig McCroryRussia flagAli Izmailov▲+1United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+1
7United States flagRichard RiveraFrance flagMathieu BauderliqueNew Zealand flagJerome Pampellone▲+1United States flagRadivoje Kalajdzic▲+1
8Germany flagDominic BoeselRussia flagIgor MikhalkinUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-5Russia flagAli Izmailov▲+1
9United Kingdom flagCraig RichardsUnited States flagAndre DirrellUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▲+2
10Australia flagConor WallaceChina flagFanlong MengCanada flagJean PascalMexico flagGilberto Ramirez▲+3
11United Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurUnited Kingdom flagCraig RichardsUnited Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurGermany flagMichael EifertNEW
12United States flagAndre DirrellUnited States flagRichard RiveraUnited States flagRichard RiveraGermany flagAdam Deines▼-2
13Poland flagPawel StepienGermany flagDominic BoeselPoland flagPawel Stepien▼-9Germany flagDiyab Simon Dabschah▼-1
14Egypt flagAhmed ElbialiGermany flagRobin KrasniqiNEWAustralia flagConor WallacePoland flagPawel StepienNEW
15Libya flagMalik ZinadVenezuela flagAlbert Ramirez▼-1Ireland flagPadraig McCroryUnited Kingdom flagWilly Hutchinson▼-1
16Libya flagMalik Zinad▲+6
17Egypt flagAhmed Elbiali▼-2
18Germany flagMichael Eifert▲+17
19United Kingdom flagConor Wallace▼-3
20Austria flagMansur Elsaev▼-2
21Poland flagPawel Stepien▼-2
22United States flagRadivoje Kalajdzic▼-2
23Kyrgyzstan flagDilmurod Satybaldiev▼-6
24Latvia flagRicards BolotniksNEW
25Argentina flagEzequiel Maderna
26New Zealand flagJerome Pampellone▼-2
27United Kingdom flagShakan Pitters▼-6
28Cuba flagArlen Lopez▼-2
29Nigeria flagAbimbola Osundario▼-2
30Romania flagRonald GavrilNEW
31Germany flagLeon Bunn▼-3
32Dominican Republic flagBryan Perez Castillo▼-3
33United States flagCharles Foster▼-2
34Australia flagMat Sheehan▼-2
35Chile flagAbraham Tebes▼-2
36Australia flagPaulo AokusoNEW
37Ireland flagJoe WardNEW
38France flagDaniel Blenda Dos SantosNEW
39Germany flagLuca Antonio Cinqueoncie▼-1
40Germany flagShefat Isufi▼-1

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 2023

WBCApril 2023 vs February 2023

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Michael EifertNow #18 after #35 last month
    ▲+17
  • LY flag
    Malik ZinadJumped from #22 to #16
    ▲+6
  • GB flag
    Dan AzeezUp 3 places to #2
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • KG flag
    Dilmurod SatybaldievDropped from #17 to #23
    ▼-6
  • GB flag
    Shakan PittersDropped from #21 to #27
    ▼-6
  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceNow #19 after #16 last month
    ▼-3

IBFApril 2023 vs March 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joshua BuatsiNow #4 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Pawel StepienNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Joshua BuatsiImproved from #13 to #4
    ▲+9
  • GB flag
    Callum SmithUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Dan AzeezUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Pawel StepienDown 9 places to #13
    ▼-9
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrDropped from #3 to #8
    ▼-5

WBOApril 2023 vs March 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalPreviously held #3
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezImproved from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Dan AzeezUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Diyab Simon DabschahFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Willy HutchinsonDown one place to #15
    ▼-1