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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2003

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2003WBOJanuary 2003RINGJanuary 2003
🏆Roy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy Jones
Champion
🏆Bruno Girard
World Champion
1Antonio TarverAntonio TarverAntonio Tarver
2Lou Del Valle+1David TelescoDariusz Michalczewski
3Mehdi Sahnoune+1Thomas UlrichEric Harding
4Julio Gonzalez+1Stipe DrewsMontell Griffin
5Manuel Siaca+1Julio GonzalezReggie Johnson
6Montell Griffin+3Silvio BrancoBruno Girard
7Jorge CastroNEWMontell GriffinJulio Gonzalez
8David Telesco-1Zsolt ErdeiDavid Telesco
9Reggie Johnson-1Eric HardingLou Del Valle
10Rocky TorresRichard HallGeorge Jones
11Thomas HansvollAlejandro Lakatos
12Rodney MooreJorge Castro
13Thomas UlrichDerrick HarmonNEW
14Silvio BrancoAlexei Trofimov
15Elvis MichailenkoHugo Hernan Garay

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2002

WBAJanuary 2003 vs December 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Jorge CastroInto the top 10 at #7

Biggest risers

  • Montell GriffinNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Lou Del ValleClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Mehdi SahnouneClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • David TelescoDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Reggie JohnsonDown one place to #9
    -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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