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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2016

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFDecember 2016WBODecember 2016
πŸ†United States flagAndre Ward
Super Champion
Not available for December 2016
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
πŸ†United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly
World Champion

1Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
2Russia flagSergey KovalevRussia flagArtur BeterbievGermany flagDominic Boesel
3Canada flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagSergey KovalevRussia flagArtur Beterbiev
4Cuba flagSullivan BarreraSweden flagErik SkoglundGermany flagRobert Stieglitz
5United States flagJoe Smith JrUnited States flagSean MonaghanDenmark flagErik Skoglund
6Germany flagJuergen BraehmerGermany flagEnrico KoellingUkraine flagOlexander Gvozdykβ–²+2
7Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraUnited States flagSullivan Barreraβ–²+6United States flagSean Monaghanβ–²+2
8Germany flagDominic BoeselUkraine flagOleksandr GvozdykParaguay flagIsidro Ranoni Prietoβ–Ό-1
9Germany flagShefat IsufiGermany flagRobert Stieglitzβ–²+2United States flagMarcus Browneβ–Ό-3
10Germany flagEnrico KoellingAustralia flagTrent Broadhurstβ–²+2Germany flagEnrico Koellingβ–²+1
11Haiti flagAzea AugustamaUnited States flagJoe Smith JrNEWHungary flagRichard Baranyiβ–²+3
12United Kingdom flagFrank BuglioniNEWUnited States flagMarcus Browneβ–Ό-5United States flagMike Leeβ–²+3
13TΓΌrkiye flagAvni Yildirimβ–²+1United States flagMichael Leeβ–²+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Shabranskyy
14South Africa flagThomas Oosthuizenβ–Ό-1Canada flagJean PascalNEWUnited States flagJoe Smith Jrβ–Ό-2
15Sweden flagErik SkoglundUnited States flagRadivoje KalajdzicRussia flagIgor Mikhalkinβ–Ό-5

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since November 2016

WBADecember 2016 vs November 2016

Biggest risers

  • TR flag
    Avni YildirimClimbed a place to #13
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Thomas OosthuizenDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1

IBFDecember 2016 vs November 2016

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneNow ranked #12
  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinLast ranked #9
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav ShabranskyyPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraNow #7 after #13 last month
    β–²+6
  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzClimbed from #11 to #9
    β–²+2
  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstUp to #10 from #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneDown 5 places to #12
    β–Ό-5

WBODecember 2016 vs November 2016

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: United States flagAndre Ward(previously Russia flagSergey Kovalev)

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre WardPreviously held #1
  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • HU flag
    Richard BaranyiUp 3 places to #11
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Mike LeeUp 3 places to #12
    β–²+3
  • UA flag
    Olexander GvozdykClimbed from #8 to #6
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinFell from #10 to #15
    β–Ό-5
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneDropped from #6 to #9
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrSlipped from #12 to #14
    β–Ό-2