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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2016

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for February 2016.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2016WBCIBFFebruary 2016WBOFebruary 2016
🏆Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
Not available for February 2016
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
World Champion

1Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraUnited States flagSullivan BarreraGermany flagDominic Boesel
2United States flagAndre WardNEWRussia flagArtur BeterbievPoland flagAndrzej Fonfara▲+3
3Poland flagAndrzej Fonfara▼-1Sweden flagErik SkoglundRussia flagArtur Beterbiev▼-1
4Canada flagArtur Beterbiev▼-1United States flagAndre WardUnited States flagAndre Ward
5United States flagSean Monaghan▼-1United States flagSean Monaghan▲+1United States flagSean Monaghan▲+1
6Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▼-1United States flagEdwin Rodriguez▲+1Denmark flagErik Skoglund▲+1
7United States flagMarcus Browne▼-1Russia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+1United States flagTrevor McCumby▲+1
8Germany flagDominic BoeselNEWUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+1Germany flagRobert Stieglitz▲+1
9Russia flagDmitry BivolNEWGermany flagEnrico Koelling▲+2Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▲+1
10Colombia flagAlexander BrandAlgeria flagNadjib MohammediParaguay flagIsidro Ranoni Prieto▲+1
11Haiti flagAzea AugustamaUnited States flagRadivoje Kalajdzic▲+1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+3
12France flagMehdi AmarUkraine flagVyacheslav Shabranskyy▲+2Haiti flagJean Pascal▼-9
13Türkiye flagAvni Yildirim▲+2Canada flagJean PascalItaly flagMirco Ricci▼-1
14Germany flagEnrico Koelling▼-1United States flagCornelius White▲+1Germany flagEnrico Koelling▼-1
15United States flagDavid Benavidez▼-1Australia flagTrent BroadhurstNEWRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin

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 January 2016

WBAFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre WardInto the top 10 at #2
  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselNow ranked #8
  • RU flag
    Dmitry BivolNow ranked #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Eduard GutknechtPreviously held #7
  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsWas #8 last month
  • IT flag
    Mirco RicciLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • TR flag
    Avni YildirimClimbed from #15 to #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav ShabranskyyUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

WBOFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • PY flag
    Isidro Ranoni PrietoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraNow #2 after #5 last month
    ▲+3
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraJumped from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalDropped from #3 to #12
    ▼-9
  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • IT flag
    Mirco RicciDown one place to #13
    ▼-1