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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - February 2003

Light Heavyweight rankings for February 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2003WBOFebruary 2003RINGFebruary 2003
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy Jones
Champion
🏆Bruno Girard
World Champion
1Antonio TarverAntonio TarverAntonio Tarver
2Lou Del ValleStipe Drews+2Dariusz Michalczewski
3Mehdi SahnouneDavid Telesco-1Eric Harding
4Julio GonzalezThomas Ulrich-1Montell Griffin
5Manuel SiacaJulio GonzalezBruno Girard+1
6Montell GriffinMontell Griffin+1Julio Gonzalez+1
7Jorge CastroZsolt Erdei+1Lou Del Valle+2
8David TelescoEric Harding+1George Jones+2
9Reggie JohnsonDerrick Harmon+4Clinton WoodsNEW
10Thomas Hansvoll+1Richard HallStipe DrewsNEW
11Rodney Moore+1Alejandro Lakatos
12Thomas Ulrich+1Jorge Castro
13Elvis Michailenko+2Alexei Trofimov+1
14Stipe DrewsNEWSilvio Branco-8
15Laudelino BarrosNEWHugo Hernan Garay

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2003

WBAFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas HansvollClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rocky TorresLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Elvis MichailenkoNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    +2
  • Thomas HansvollFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Rodney MooreUp one spot to #11
    +1

WBOFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Derrick HarmonNow #9 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Silvio BrancoCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • Derrick HarmonImproved from #13 to #9
    +4
  • Stipe DrewsUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Montell GriffinClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Silvio BrancoFell from #6 to #14
    -8
  • David TelescoDown one place to #3
    -1
  • Thomas UlrichFrom #3 to #4
    -1

RINGFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Clinton WoodsNow ranked #9
  • Stipe DrewsNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Reggie JohnsonPreviously held #5
  • David TelescoLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Lou Del ValleClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • George JonesClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Bruno GirardFrom #6 to #5
    +1

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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