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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC December 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2006IBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006RINGDecember 2006
🏆Silvio Branco
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
1Stipe Drews
Vacant
Roy Jones JrAntonio Tarver
2Roy Jones JrJulio Gonzalez+1Julio Gonzalez+1Zsolt Erdei
3Hugo Hernan GarayGlen Johnson+1Stipe Drews-1Clinton Woods
4Yuriy BarashianAdrian Diaconu+1Hugo Hernan GarayGlen Johnson
5Adrian DiaconuAntonio Tarver+1Chad DawsonTomasz Adamek
6Danny Green+5
Vacant
Rico HoyeNEWPaul Briggs
7Thomas Ulrich+5Montell Griffin+1Adrian Diaconu-1Roy Jones
8Paul Briggs-2Roy Jones Jr+1Librado AndradeNEWJulio Gonzalez
9Manuel Siaca-2Danny Green+1Antonio Tarver-2Hugo Hernan Garay
10Keith Holmes-2Paul Briggs+1Glen Johnson-2Chad Dawson
11Julio Gonzalez-2Prince Badi Ajamu+1Thomas Ulrich-1
12Rico Hoye-2
Vacant
Paul Briggs-1
13Dawid Kostecki+2Manny SiacaPrince Badi Ajamu-1
14Prince Badi AjamuNEWEric Harding+1Rachid KanfouahNEW
15Tito MendozaNEWDanny Santiago

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2006

WBADecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Danny GreenUp from #11 - now #6
  • Thomas UlrichUp from #12 to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julio GonzalezJust outside at #11
  • Rico HoyeFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Danny GreenImproved from #11 to #6
    +5
  • Thomas UlrichUp 5 places to #7
    +5
  • Dawid KosteckiUp to #13 from #15
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Paul BriggsNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2
  • Manuel SiacaFrom #7 to #9
    -2
  • Keith HolmesSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Rico HoyeNow ranked #6
  • Librado AndradeInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Richard HallPreviously held #9
  • Thomas UlrichJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Julio GonzalezFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio TarverSlipped from #7 to #9
    -2
  • Glen JohnsonNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2
  • Stipe DrewsDown one 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.

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