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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2000

Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2000WBOJuly 2000RINGJuly 2000
🏆Roy Jones Jr
World Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
1Lou Del ValleThomas UlrichRoy Jones
2Frank LilesLincoln CarterDariusz Michalczewski
3Derrick HarmonBilly LewisEric Harding+2
4David TelescoGlen KellyReggie Johnson-1
5Glenn KellyJulian Letterlough+2Michael Nunn-1
6Richard HallJulio GonzalezDavid Telesco+1
7Eric HardingDerrick HarmonNEWMontell Griffin+1
8Reggie JohnsonClinton Woods+1Antonio Tarver-2
9Clinton Woods+1Chris Johnson-4Greg Wright
10Billy Lewis+1David TelescoDerrick Harmon
11Jorge Castro+1Jorge Castro+1
12Julio Gonzalez+1Montell Griffin-1
13Robert Koon+1
14Michael Nunn-5
15Lincoln Carter

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2000

WBAJuly 2000 vs May 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Billy LewisUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael NunnCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • Clinton WoodsClimbed a place to #9
    +1
  • Billy LewisClimbed a place to #10
    +1
  • Jorge CastroFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michael NunnFell from #9 to #14
    -5

WBOJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Derrick HarmonNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eric HardingLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • Julian LetterloughClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • Clinton WoodsUp one spot to #8
    +1
  • Jorge CastroFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Chris JohnsonNow #9 after being #5 last month
    -4
  • Montell GriffinDown one place to #12
    -1

RINGJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Biggest risers

  • Eric HardingNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • David TelescoUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Montell GriffinClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio TarverSlipped from #6 to #8
    -2
  • Reggie JohnsonDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Michael NunnFrom #4 to #5
    -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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