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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - August 1928

Light Heavyweight rankings for August 1928. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in August 1928.
RankRINGAugust 1928
1Tommy Loughran
2Leo Lomski+1
3Pete Latzo+2
4Jimmy Slattery
5Maxey Rosenbloom+5
6Charley Belanger
7Armand Emanuel-5
8Tiger Jack PayneNEW
9George Manley-1
10Tuffy GriffithsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 1928

RINGAugust 1928 vs July 1928

Entered the top 10

  • Tiger Jack PayneInto the top 10 at #8
  • Tuffy GriffithsInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lew ScozzaPreviously held #7
  • Tiger PayneLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Maxey RosenbloomNow #5 after being #10 last month
    +5
  • Pete LatzoClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Leo LomskiUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Armand EmanuelNow #7 after being #2 last month
    -5
  • George ManleyFrom #8 to #9
    -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.

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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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