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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2017

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFDecember 2017WBODecember 2017
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for December 2017
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
Vacant
Ukraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk
2Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne▲+2
3Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+2United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+2
4Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+3United States flagMike Lee▲+3
5Germany flagShefat IsufiSweden flagBadou JackNEWArmenia flagKaro Murat▲+1
6United States flagJoe Smith JrGermany flagDominic Boesel▲+3Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+2
7United States flagMarcus BrowneUnited Kingdom flagFrank Buglioni▲+7Russia flagIgor MikhalkinNEW
8Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagTravis Reeves▲+4Mexico flagManuel Ceballos▲+1
9Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraChina flagMeng Fanlong▲+4Australia flagDamien Hooper▲+5
10Canada flagJean PascalGermany flagEnrico KoellingUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▲+1
11United Kingdom flagJoe FournierNEWGermany flagKaro Murat▼-7United States flagSean MonaghanNEW
12United States flagMike Lee▼-1United States flagMichael Lee▼-1Poland flagRobert Parzeczewski
13Australia flagBlake CaparelloUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+2Australia flagBlake Caparello
14United Kingdom flagJake BallNEWFrance flagMedhi AmarNEWChina flagFanlong Meng▲+1
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevAustralia flagBlake CaparelloNEWRussia flagGasan GasanovNEW

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 2017

WBADecember 2017 vs November 2017

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mike LeeDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackEnters at #5
  • GB flag
    Frank BuglioniUp from #14 to #7
  • US flag
    Travis ReevesJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongNow #9 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykPreviously held #3
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratJust outside at #11
  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinLast ranked #6
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Frank BuglioniUp 7 places to #7
    ▲+7
  • US flag
    Travis ReevesNow #8 after #12 last month
    ▲+4
  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongNow #9 after #13 last month
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratDropped from #4 to #11
    ▼-7
  • US flag
    Michael LeeDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2017 vs November 2017

🏆

There is a new Champion: Russia flagSergey Kovalev

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinNow ranked #7
  • AU flag
    Damien HooperNow #9 (was #14)
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevPreviously held #2
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraPreviously held #3
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav ShabranskyyPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Damien HooperNow #9 after #14 last month
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Mike LeeUp 3 places to #4
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2