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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2001

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2001.

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
RankWBAAugust 2001WBCIBFWBOAugust 2001
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Not available for August 2001
Not available for August 2001
Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski
Champion

1United States flagLou Del ValleAustralia flagGlen Kelly
2France flagBruno GirardUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods▲+1
3Australia flagGlenn KellyUnited States flagReggie Johnson▲+1
4Country flagClinton WoodsUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1
5United States flagReggie JohnsonUnited States flagEric Harding▲+1
6United States flagRobert KoonUnited States flagRichard Hall▲+1
7United States flagAntonio TarverFrance flagJean Marc Mormeck▲+1
8Denmark flagMads LarsenNEWUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+1
9Country flagDavid Telesco▼-1United States flagLou Del ValleNEW
10Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez▼-1Germany flagThomas Ulrich
11Jamaica flagGlen Johnson▼-1United States flagMontell Griffin
12United States flagMontell Griffin▼-1Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez
13Norway flagThomas Hansvoll▼-1Germany flagStipe Drews
14Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-1Spain flagAlejandro Lakatos
15United States flagRichard Hall▼-1United States flagLincoln Carter

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 July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    David TelescoDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1
  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lou Del ValleInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Julian LetterloughPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

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