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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2009

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for January 2009.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2009WBCIBFJanuary 2009WBOJanuary 2009
🏆Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
World Champion
Not available for January 2009
United States flagChad Dawson
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov
Vacant
Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski
3Jamaica flagGlen JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods▲+1Jamaica flagGlen Johnson
4Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov
5United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr
6Poland flagAleksy KuziemskiUnited States flagChris Henry▲+1Italy flagSilvio Branco
7United States flagYusaf MacKUnited States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1United States flagTavoris Cloud
8Poland flagDawid KosteckiPoland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1United Kingdom flagDean Francis
9France flagRachid KanfouahUnited States flagShauna George▲+2Kazakhstan flagBeibut Shumenov▲+6
10Kazakhstan flagBeibut ShumenovColombia flagAlejandro BerrioNEWUkraine flagYuri Barashian
11Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagYusaf MacK▲+1Albania flagElvir Muriqi
12Germany flagArmin DollingerGermany flagJuergen BraehmerNEWCountry flagAntonio Tarver
13United States flagShaun GeorgeItaly flagAntonio Brancalion▲+1Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▼-4
14Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca
Vacant
United States flagJoe Spina▼-1
15Australia flagTim BellTonga flagWalter Pupua▼-1

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 December 2008

IBFJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Alejandro BerrioNow in the top 10 at #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shauna GeorgeFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

WBOJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Beibut ShumenovPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • KZ flag
    Beibut ShumenovJumped from #15 to #9
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerDown 4 places to #13
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Joe SpinaDown one place to #14
    ▼-1
  • TO flag
    Walter PupuaFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1