Light Heavyweight rankings for December 1981. Change division or month to compare rankings.
| Rank | WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | RINGDecember 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Not available for December 1981 | Not available for December 1981 | Not available for December 1981 | Not available for December 1981 |  Dwight BraxtonChampion |
| 1 | Michael Spinks | ||||
| 2 | Matthew Saad Muhammad | ||||
| 3 | Eddie Mustafa Muhammad | ||||
| 4 | |||||
| 5 |  Carlos De Leon | ||||
| 6 | |||||
| 7 | Murray Sutherland | ||||
| 8 | |||||
| 9 | James Scott | ||||
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.
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.
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.
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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There is a new Champion: Dwight Braxton(previously Matthew Saad Muhammad)