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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2002

Light Heavyweight rankings for January 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBOJanuary 2002RINGJanuary 2002
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy Jones
Champion
🏆Bruno Girard
World Champion
1Lou Del ValleClinton WoodsDariusz Michalczewski
2Antonio Tarver+5Antonio Tarver+2Eric Harding
3Glenn Kelly-1Eric HardingReggie Johnson
4Clinton WoodsDavid Telesco+4Montell Griffin
5Thomas HansvollJean Marc MormeckAntonio Tarver
6David TelescoAlejandro LakatosJulio Gonzalez
7Mads Larsen+1Glen Johnson+2Bruno Girard
8Reggie Johnson-5Thomas Ulrich+3Lou Del Valle
9Glen JohnsonRichard Hall+1Clinton Woods
10Robert KoonStipe Drews+3Derrick Harmon
11Julio GonzalezFred MooreNEW
12Montell GriffinJulio Gonzalez+2
13Thomas UlrichLincoln Carter+2
14Eric HardingGlen Kelly-12
15Silvio BrancoReggie Johnson-8

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2001

WBAJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Biggest risers

  • Antonio TarverNow #2 after being #7 last month
    +5
  • Mads LarsenFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Reggie JohnsonDropped from #3 to #8
    -5
  • Glenn KellySlipped a spot to #3
    -1

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Thomas UlrichUp from #11 - now #8
  • Stipe DrewsJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Glen KellyNow ranked #14
  • Reggie JohnsonDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • David TelescoImproved from #8 to #4
    +4
  • Thomas UlrichUp 3 places to #8
    +3
  • Stipe DrewsImproved from #13 to #10
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Glen KellyDown 12 places to #14
    -12
  • Reggie JohnsonDropped from #7 to #15
    -8

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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