Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2006

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006
🏆Italy flagSilvio Branco
World Champion
Not available for August 2006
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1Croatia flagStipe Drews▲+1United States flagGlen Johnson▲+1Croatia flagStipe Drews
2Italy flagPietro Aurino▲+2United States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Jamaica flagGlen Johnson
3United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+3United Kingdom flagPaul Briggs▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+8
4Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+5Croatia flagStipe Drews▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▼-1
5Ukraine flagYuriy Barashian▲+5Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+1United States flagJulio GonzalezNEW
6Romania flagAdrian Diaconu▲+5Romania flagAdrian Diaconu▲+1United States flagChad DawsonNEW
7Australia flagPaul Briggs▼-2United States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1Australia flagPaul Briggs▼-3
8Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaUnited States flagMontell Griffin▲+1United States flagAntonio Tarver▼-2
9United States flagChad Dawson▲+3
Vacant
Romania flagAdrian Diaconu▼-1
10United States flagKeith HolmesNEWUnited States flagChad Dawson▲+1France flagMehdi Sahnoune▼-1
11France flagMehdi Sahnoune▼-4United States flagRoy Jones JrNEWUnited States flagCory CummingsNEW
12Mexico flagJulio GonzalezNEWUnited States flagEric Harding▲+1Jamaica flagRichard Hall
13United States flagRico Hoye
Vacant
Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-3
14Australia flagDanny Green
Vacant
United States flagWilliam Joppy▲+1
15Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▼-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since July 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

🏆

Italy flagSilvio Branco is now the World Champion(previously France flagFabrice Tiozzo)

Entered the top 10

  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuClimbed from #11 up to #6
  • US flag
    Chad DawsonJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • US flag
    Keith HolmesNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonLast ranked #3
  • FR flag
    Mehdi SahnouneNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayUp 5 places to #4
    ▲+5
  • UA flag
    Yuriy BarashianImproved from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuUp 5 places to #6
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Mehdi SahnouneDropped from #7 to #11
    ▼-4
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrUp from #11 - now #3
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezEnters at #5
  • US flag
    Chad DawsonNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoLast ranked #5
  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuCurrently at #15
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrImproved from #11 to #3
    ▲+8
  • US flag
    William JoppyUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuFell from #7 to #15
    ▼-8
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsDown 3 places to #7
    ▼-3
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichDown 3 places to #13
    ▼-3