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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2002

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski
Champion
🏆France flagBruno Girard
World Champion

1United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1
2
Vacant
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods▼-1
3United States flagLou Del ValleDenmark flagMads Larsen
4Country flagDavid TelescoUnited States flagDavid Telesco
5Denmark flagMads LarsenRomania flagAlejandro Lakatos
6United States flagReggie JohnsonMexico flagJulio Gonzalez
7Mexico flagJulio GonzalezGermany flagThomas Ulrich
8Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaNEWCroatia flagStipe Drews▲+2
9United States flagMontell Griffin▼-1Italy flagSilvio Branco
10United States flagRocky TorresUnited States flagEric Harding▼-2
11Norway flagThomas Hansvoll▼-2United States flagRichard Hall
12United States flagRodney Moore▼-1United States flagDemetrius Jenkins
13Australia flagGlenn Kelly▼-1United States flagJulian Letterlough
14Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-1Ukraine flagAlexei Trofimov
15
Vacant
Jamaica flagGlen Johnson

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 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsLast ranked #2
  • NO flag
    Thomas HansvollJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • NO flag
    Thomas HansvollDown to #11 from #9
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Montell GriffinDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Rodney MooreDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Eric HardingNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsDown one place to #2
    ▼-1