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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for February 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFFebruary 2018WBOFebruary 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for February 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne▲+1
2Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+1
3Colombia flagEleider AlvarezUnited States flagMarcus BrowneUnited States flagMike Lee▲+1
4Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagJuergen BraehmerRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+1
5United States flagMarcus BrowneGermany flagDominic BoeselColombia flagEleider AlvarezNEW
6Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited Kingdom flagFrank BuglioniGermany flagDominic Boesel▲+1
7United States flagJoe Smith JrUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+3
8Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagTravis ReevesArmenia flagKaro Murat▼-2
9Canada flagJean PascalChina flagMeng FanlongMexico flagManuel Ceballos▼-1
10Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagEnrico KoellingAustralia flagDamien Hooper▼-1
11United Kingdom flagJoe FournierGermany flagKaro MuratPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski▲+1
12United States flagMike LeeUnited States flagMichael LeeAustralia flagBlake Caparello▲+1
13Australia flagBlake CaparelloUnited States flagSean MonaghanUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-2
14United Kingdom flagJake BallAustralia flagBlake CaparelloChina flagFanlong Meng
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevPoland flagRobert ParzeczewskiRussia flagGasan Gasanov

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 2018

WBOFebruary 2018 vs January 2018

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Olexander GvozdykOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanJumped from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2
  • MX flag
    Manuel CeballosFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1