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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2017

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for August 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFAugust 2017WBOAugust 2017
🏆United States flagAndre Ward
Super Champion
Not available for August 2017
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
🏆Sweden flagBadou Jack
World Champion

1Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
2Cuba flagSullivan BarreraRussia flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagArtur Beterbiev
3Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykGermany flagEnrico KoellingUkraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk
4Armenia flagKaro MuratSweden flagErik SkoglundDenmark flagErik Skoglund
5Russia flagSergey KovalevUkraine flagOleksandr GvozdykCuba flagSullivan Barrera
6Germany flagShefat IsufiAustralia flagTrent BroadhurstUnited States flagMarcus Browne
7United States flagJoe Smith JrRussia flagSergey KovalevGermany flagEnrico Koelling
8Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagKaro MuratUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
9United States flagMarcus BrowneUnited States flagMarcus BrowneArmenia flagKaro Murat
10United Kingdom flagNathan CleverlyGermany flagJuergen BraehmerMexico flagManuel Ceballos
11Australia flagTrent BroadhurstRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+2United States flagMike Lee
12United States flagMike LeeUnited States flagMichael LeeGermany flagDominic Boesel
13Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagSullivan BarreraNEWPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski
14Australia flagBlake CaparelloUnited States flagTravis ReevesAustralia flagDamien Hooper
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevDominican Republic flagFelix ValeraChina flagFanlong Meng

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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WBAAugust 2017 vs July 2017

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There is a new World Champion: Sweden flagBadou Jack(previously United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackWas #10 last month

IBFAugust 2017 vs July 2017

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2