Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2008

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2008.

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
RankWBADecember 2008WBCIBFDecember 2008WBODecember 2008
🏆Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
World Champion
Not available for December 2008
United States flagChad Dawson
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov
Vacant
Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1
3Jamaica flagGlen JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods▲+2Jamaica flagGlen Johnson▲+1
4Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+2Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov▲+1
5United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+2United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+2
6Poland flagAleksy KuziemskiUnited States flagChris Henry▲+2Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+2
7United States flagYusaf MacK▲+2United States flagRoy Jones Jr▼-3United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+2
8Poland flagDawid Kostecki▼-1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1United Kingdom flagDean Francis▼-2
9France flagRachid Kanfouah▼-1
Vacant
Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▼-7
10Kazakhstan flagBeibut ShumenovNEWUnited States flagShauna George▲+1Ukraine flagYuri Barashian▲+3
11Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-1United States flagYusaf MacK▲+1Albania flagElvir Muriqi▼-1
12Germany flagArmin DollingerNEWUkraine flagYuri Barashian▲+1Country flagAntonio Tarver▼-1
13United States flagShaun George▼-2Italy flagAntonio Brancalion▲+1United States flagJoe Spina▼-1
14Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaUnited States flagElvir Muriqi▲+1Tonga flagWalter Pupua
15Australia flagTim BellKazakhstan flagBeibut ShumenovNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since November 2008

WBADecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Beibut ShumenovInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Yusaf MacKUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Shaun GeorgeSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2008 vs November 2008

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrFell from #3 to #7
    ▼-4

WBODecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Yuri BarashianJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AL flag
    Elvir MuriqiJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Yuri BarashianNow #10 after #13 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerDown 7 places to #9
    ▼-7
  • GB flag
    Dean FrancisDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • AL flag
    Elvir MuriqiFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1