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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - February 1998

Light Heavyweight rankings for February 1998. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGFebruary 1998
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1United States flagRoy Jones
2Germany flagDariusz Michalczewski
3United States flagReggie JohnsonNEW
4United States flagVirgil Hill▼-1
5United States flagMontell Griffin▼-1
6United States flagLou Del Valle
7United States flagWilliam Guthrie▼-2
8Germany flagGraciano Rocchigiani▼-1
9United States flagFrank Tate▼-1
10United States flagMichael Nunn▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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RINGFebruary 1998 vs January 1998

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Reggie JohnsonInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MW flag
    Drake ThadziLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    William GuthrieDown to #7 from #5
    ▼-2
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    Virgil HillFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
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    Montell GriffinSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1