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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for January 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
RankWBAJanuary 2018WBCIBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for January 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
Vacant
Ukraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk
2Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
3Colombia flagEleider AlvarezNEWUnited States flagMarcus BrowneUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
4Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagMike Lee
5United States flagMarcus Browne▲+2Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+1Russia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+2
6Germany flagShefat Isufi▼-1United Kingdom flagFrank Buglioni▲+1Armenia flagKaro Murat▼-1
7United States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-1United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+6Germany flagDominic Boesel▼-1
8Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagTravis ReevesMexico flagManuel Ceballos
9Canada flagJean Pascal▲+1China flagMeng FanlongAustralia flagDamien Hooper
10Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera▼-1Germany flagEnrico KoellingUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+1
11United Kingdom flagJoe FournierGermany flagKaro MuratUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-1
12United States flagMike LeeUnited States flagMichael LeePoland flagRobert Parzeczewski
13Australia flagBlake CaparelloUnited States flagSean MonaghanNEWAustralia flagBlake Caparello
14United Kingdom flagJake BallAustralia flagBlake Caparello▲+1China flagFanlong Meng
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevPoland flagRobert ParzeczewskiNEWRussia 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 December 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezEnters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • CA flag
    Jean PascalFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Shefat IsufiDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • DO flag
    Felix ValeraDown one place to #10
    ▼-1

IBFJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow #7 after #13 last month
    ▲+6
  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Frank BuglioniUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1