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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2007

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2007.

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 2007WBCIBFAugust 2007WBOAugust 2007
🏆Croatia flagStipe Drews
World Champion
Not available for August 2007
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagGlen Johnson▲+1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr
3Argentina flagHugo Hernan GarayAustralia flagDanny Green▲+2Germany flagThomas Ulrich
4Ukraine flagYuriy BarashianUnited States flagBernard HopkinsNEWRomania flagAdrian Diaconu
5Germany flagThomas Ulrich
Vacant
United States flagAntonio Tarver
6Panama flagTito MendozaUnited States flagAntonio TarverArgentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
7Italy flagSilvio BrancoArgentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+1Australia flagDanny Green▲+4
8Australia flagDanny GreenUnited Kingdom flagPaul Briggs▼-1Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez▼-1
9Australia flagPaul BriggsUnited States flagRoy Jones JrUnited Kingdom flagDean Francis▼-1
10Ukraine flagVyacheslav UzelkovNEW
Vacant
Australia flagPaul Briggs▼-1
11Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▼-1France flagRachid KanfouahUnited States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▼-1
12United States flagChris Henry▼-1United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1Country flagJaidon Codrington
13Poland flagDawid Kostecki▼-1United States flagOtis Griffin▼-1Italy flagSilvio Branco
14United States flagKeith Holmes▼-1United States flagMontell Griffin▲+1Ukraine flagYuri BarashianNEW
15Poland flagAleksy KuziemskiNEWUnited States flagTavoris Cloud

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 2007

WBAAugust 2007 vs July 2007

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav UzelkovEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Chris HenryDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2007 vs July 2007

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuLast ranked #9
  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Danny GreenUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Otis GriffinFrom #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverDown one place to #6
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2007 vs July 2007

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Danny GreenUp from #11 - now #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Danny GreenImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Dean FrancisDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1