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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - August 2001

Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF August 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2001WBOAugust 2001RINGAugust 2001
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
1Lou Del ValleGlen KellyRoy Jones
2Bruno GirardClinton Woods+1Dariusz Michalczewski
3Glenn KellyReggie Johnson+1Eric Harding
4Clinton WoodsAntonio Tarver+1Reggie Johnson
5Reggie JohnsonEric Harding+1Montell Griffin
6Robert KoonRichard Hall+1Antonio Tarver+3
7Antonio TarverJean Marc Mormeck+1Julio Gonzalez
8Mads LarsenNEWGlen Johnson+1Bruno Girard
9David Telesco-1Lou Del ValleNEWLou Del ValleNEW
10Julio Gonzalez-1Thomas UlrichChris Johnson-4
11Glen Johnson-1Montell Griffin
12Montell Griffin-1Julio Gonzalez
13Thomas Hansvoll-1Stipe Drews
14Thomas Ulrich-1Alejandro Lakatos
15Richard Hall-1Lincoln Carter

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Mads LarsenInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Glen JohnsonDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • David TelescoDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Julio GonzalezFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Glen JohnsonFrom #10 to #11
    -1

WBOAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Lou Del ValleInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julian LetterloughPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • Clinton WoodsClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Reggie JohnsonUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Antonio TarverUp one spot to #4
    +1

RINGAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Lou Del ValleInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Greg WrightPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Antonio TarverNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Chris JohnsonNow #10 after being #6 last month
    -4

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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