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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - August 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC August 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2006IBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006RINGAugust 2006
🏆Silvio Branco
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
1Stipe Drews+1Glen Johnson+1Stipe DrewsAntonio Tarver
2Pietro Aurino+2Julio Gonzalez+1Glen JohnsonGlen Johnson
3Roy Jones Jr+3Paul Briggs+1Roy Jones Jr+8Zsolt Erdei
4Hugo Hernan Garay+5Stipe Drews+1Hugo Hernan Garay-1Roy Jones
5Yuriy Barashian+5Hugo Hernan Garay+1Julio GonzalezNEWClinton Woods
6Adrian Diaconu+5Adrian Diaconu+1Chad DawsonNEWTomasz Adamek
7Paul Briggs-2Antonio Tarver+1Paul Briggs-3Julio Gonzalez
8Manuel SiacaMontell Griffin+1Antonio Tarver-2Paul Briggs
9Chad Dawson+3
Vacant
Adrian Diaconu-1Hugo Hernan Garay
10Keith HolmesNEWChad Dawson+1Mehdi Sahnoune-1Chad Dawson
11Mehdi Sahnoune-4Roy Jones JrNEWCory CummingsNEW
12Julio GonzalezNEWEric Harding+1Richard Hall
13Rico Hoye
Vacant
Thomas Ulrich-3
14Danny Green
Vacant
William Joppy+1
15Thomas UlrichPrince Badi Ajamu-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Glen JohnsonLast ranked #3
  • Mehdi SahnouneNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Hugo Hernan GarayUp 5 places to #4
    +5
  • Yuriy BarashianImproved from #10 to #5
    +5
  • Adrian DiaconuUp 5 places to #6
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Mehdi SahnouneDropped from #7 to #11
    -4
  • Paul BriggsFrom #5 to #7
    -2

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Silvio BrancoPreviously #5, now WBA World Champion
  • Prince Badi AjamuCurrently at #15
  • Thomas UlrichNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Prince Badi AjamuFell from #7 to #15
    -8
  • Paul BriggsDown 3 places to #7
    -3
  • Thomas UlrichDown 3 places to #13
    -3

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.