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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2001

Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2001WBODecember 2001RINGDecember 2001
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy JonesNEW
Champion
🏆Bruno GirardNEW
World Champion
1Lou Del ValleClinton WoodsDariusz Michalczewski+1
2Glenn Kelly+1Glen Kelly+1Eric Harding+1
3Reggie Johnson+2Eric Harding+8Reggie Johnson+1
4Clinton WoodsAntonio Tarver-2Montell Griffin+1
5Thomas Hansvoll+5Jean Marc Mormeck+1Antonio Tarver+1
6David Telesco+3Alejandro Lakatos+4Julio Gonzalez+1
7Antonio TarverReggie Johnson-3Bruno Girard+1
8Mads LarsenDavid Telesco-1Lou Del Valle+1
9Glen Johnson+3Glen Johnson-1Clinton Woods+1
10Robert Koon-4Richard Hall-5Derrick HarmonNEW
11Julio GonzalezThomas Ulrich+2
12Montell Griffin+1Julian Letterlough-3
13Thomas Ulrich+1Stipe Drews-1
14Eric HardingNEWJulio Gonzalez
15Silvio BrancoNEWLincoln Carter

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2001

WBADecember 2001 vs November 2001

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Bruno Girard

Entered the top 10

  • Glen JohnsonNow #9 (was #12)

Biggest risers

  • Thomas HansvollJumped from #10 to #5
    +5
  • David TelescoImproved from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Glen JohnsonImproved from #12 to #9
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Robert KoonDown 4 places to #10
    -4

WBODecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Eric HardingClimbed from #11 up to #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julian LetterloughDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Eric HardingImproved from #11 to #3
    +8
  • Alejandro LakatosUp 4 places to #6
    +4
  • Thomas UlrichFrom #13 to #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Richard HallDropped from #5 to #10
    -5
  • Reggie JohnsonDropped from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Julian LetterloughFell from #9 to #12
    -3

RINGDecember 2001 vs November 2001

🏆

There is a new Champion: Roy Jones

Entered the top 10

  • Derrick HarmonNow ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Dariusz MichalczewskiFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Eric HardingUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Reggie JohnsonClimbed a place to #3
    +1

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.