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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2021

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFDecember 2021WBODecember 2021
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for December 2021
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
United States flagJoe Smith Jr
Champion

1Germany flagDominic BoeselChina flagMeng FanlongUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+8
2Mexico flagGilberto Ramirez▲+2United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiMexico flagGilberto Ramirez
3United Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▼-1United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+2
4United Kingdom flagCallum Smith▼-1Mexico flagGilberto RamirezRussia flagMaksim Vlasov
5United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+1Sweden flagBadou JackUnited Kingdom flagCallum Johnson▲+2
6United Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+1Poland flagPawel Stepien▲+1United Kingdom flagCallum Smith
7United Kingdom flagCraig Richards▲+2France flagMathieu Bauderlique▲+1France flagMathieu Bauderlique▲+1
8Latvia flagRicards BolotniksGermany flagMichael Eifert▲+3China flagFanlong Meng▲+3
9Cuba flagYunieski Gonzalez▼-4Australia flagFaris Chevalier▲+1United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+1
10Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovGermany flagAdam Deines▲+2Germany flagAdam Deines▲+2
11Australia flagFaris Chevalier▲+3Argentina flagBraian Nahuel Suarez▲+2Germany flagLeon Bunn▲+4
12Germany flagArmenak HovhannisyanUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▼-3Australia flagFaris Chevalier▲+1
13Thailand flagTewa KiramNEWUnited Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+2Russia flagAli Izmailov▲+1
14Dominican Republic flagBryan Perez Castillo▼-1Latvia flagRalfs VilcansUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▼-13
15Germany flagRobin KrasniqiUnited States flagMarcus Browne▼-9United States flagSteve GeffrardNEW

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 2021

WBADecember 2021 vs November 2021

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Faris ChevalierNow #11 after #14 last month
    ▲+3
  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezNow ranked #2 (was #4)
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Craig RichardsUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Yunieski GonzalezNow #9 after #5 last month
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Joshua BuatsiFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Callum SmithSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2021 vs November 2021

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Michael EifertUp from #11 - now #8
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneNow ranked #15
  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Michael EifertNow #8 after #11 last month
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • AR flag
    Braian Nahuel SuarezUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneDown 9 places to #15
    ▼-9
  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurNow #12 after #9 last month
    ▼-3

WBODecember 2021 vs November 2021

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurFell to #14
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow #1 after #9 last month
    ▲+8
  • DE flag
    Leon BunnNow #11 after #15 last month
    ▲+4
  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurNow #14 after #1 last month
    ▼-13