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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2004

Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2004WBODecember 2004RINGDecember 2004
🏆Fabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Glen JohnsonNEW
Champion
1Dariusz MichalczewskiThomas UlrichAntonio Tarver-1
2Mehdi SahnouneHugo Hernan GarayZsolt Erdei
3Thomas UlrichTomasz AdamekRoy Jones
4Silvio Branco+9Roy Jones JrJulio Gonzalez
5George Khalid Jones-1Alexei TrofimovDariusz Michalczewski
6Pietro AurinoNEWDaniel JudahClinton Woods
7Paul Briggs-2Stipe Drews+1Fabrice Tiozzo
8Tomasz Adamek-2Julio Gonzalez-1Paul Briggs
9Lou Del Valle-1Mehdi SahnouneThomas Ulrich
10Jorge Castro+1Dan BatchelderRico Hoye
11Manuel Siaca-4Silvio Branco
12Paul Murdoch-3George Jones
13Stipe Drews-3Lou Del ValleNEW
14Julio GonzalezDerrick Harmon-1
15Elvis MichailenkoAnthony Hanshaw-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2004

WBADecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Silvio BrancoNow #4 (was #13)
  • Pietro AurinoEnters at #6
  • Jorge CastroPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manuel SiacaJust outside at #11
  • Paul MurdochNow ranked #12
  • Stipe DrewsCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Silvio BrancoImproved from #13 to #4
    +9
  • Jorge CastroClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel SiacaFell from #7 to #11
    -4
  • Paul MurdochDown 3 places to #12
    -3
  • Stipe DrewsFell from #10 to #13
    -3

WBODecember 2004 vs November 2004

Biggest risers

  • Stipe DrewsUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Julio GonzalezFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Derrick HarmonFrom #13 to #14
    -1
  • Anthony HanshawDown one place to #15
    -1

RINGDecember 2004 vs November 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: Glen Johnson(previously Antonio Tarver)

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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