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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2023

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for December 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFDecember 2023WBODecember 2023
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for December 2023
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion

1United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiGermany flagMichael EifertUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagCallum Smith
3United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiUnited Kingdom flagDan Azeez
4Venezuela flagAlbert RamirezUnited Kingdom flagDan AzeezGermany flagMichael Eifert
5United States flagRichard RiveraNew Zealand flagJerome PampelloneUkraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk
6United States flagCharles FosterUkraine flagOleksandr GvozdykUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
7Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykRussia flagAli IzmailovVenezuela flagAlbert Ramirez
8Australia flagConor Wallace▲+1United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeGermany flagAdam Deines
9United States flagLawrence King▲+2United States flagRichard Rivera▲+1Russia flagAli Izmailov
10Egypt flagAhmed ElbialiAustralia flagConor Wallace▲+1United Kingdom flagWilly Hutchinson
11United Kingdom flagLerrone RichardsNEWVenezuela flagAlbert RamirezNEWNew Zealand flagJerome Pampellone
12United Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▼-4United Kingdom flagCallum SmithUnited Kingdom flagZach Parker
13United States flagRadivoje KalajdzicCanada flagJean PascalFrance flagBilel Latreche
14Canada flagKareem HackettLibya flagMalik ZinadGermany flagDiyab Simon Dabschah
15Germany flagShefat IsufiNEWEgypt flagAhmed ElbialiAustria flagHarald PfingstlNEW

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 2023

WBADecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lawrence KingClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lawrence KingFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurNow #12 after #8 last month
    ▼-4

IBFDecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Conor WallacePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Richard RiveraFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1