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Light Heavyweight boxing rankings- July 1949

Light Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for July 1949 across organizations. This page is the combined light heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in July 1949.
RankRINGJuly 1949
🏆United Kingdom flagFreddie Mills
Champion
1United States flagJoey Maxim+1
2United States flagArchie Moore-1
3United States flagLeonard Morrow
4United States flagTommy Yarosz
5Australia flagDave Sands+1
6United States flagBob Amos-1
7United States flagHarold Johnson+2
8United States flagDoc Williams
9United States flagBilly Smith+1
10United States flagGrant ButcherNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived July 1949.

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Month-over-month changes since July 1949

RINGJuly 1949 vs June 1949

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Grant ButcherNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Henry HallOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Harold JohnsonClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • US flag
    Joey MaximClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • AU flag
    Dave SandsClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Archie MooreSlipped a spot to #2
    -1
  • US flag
    Bob AmosDown one place to #6
    -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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