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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2001

Light Heavyweight rankings for January 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBOJanuary 2001RINGJanuary 2001
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
🏆Roy Jones Jr
World Champion
1Lou Del ValleThomas UlrichRoy Jones
2Jean Marc MormeckGlen KellyDariusz Michalczewski
3Frank LilesClinton WoodsEric Harding
4Derrick HarmonJulian LetterloughReggie Johnson
5David TelescoLincoln CarterDavid Telesco
6Glenn KellyJulio GonzalezMontell Griffin
7Richard HallReggie Johnson+6Chris Johnson
8Clinton WoodsDerrick HarmonAntonio Tarver
9Julio GonzalezAlejandro LakatosGreg Wright
10Reggie JohnsonRichard HallDerrick Harmon
11Robert KoonEric Harding
12Lincoln CarterGabriel Hernandez
13Thomas UlrichNEWChris Johnson-6
14Eric Harding-1Kady King
15Billy Lewis-1Jean Marc Mormeck

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Biggest fallers

  • Eric HardingSlipped a spot to #14
    -1
  • Billy LewisSlipped a spot to #15
    -1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Reggie JohnsonPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chris JohnsonFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • Reggie JohnsonJumped from #13 to #7
    +6

Biggest fallers

  • Chris JohnsonNow #13 after being #7 last month
    -6

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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