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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2002

Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2002WBCIBFWBOJuly 2002RINGJuly 2002
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Not available for July 2002
Not available for July 2002
Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski
Champion
United States flagRoy Jones
Champion
🏆France flagBruno Girard
World Champion
1United States flagAntonio Tarver+1United Kingdom flagClinton WoodsGermany flagDariusz Michalczewski
2Country flagClinton Woods+1United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagEric Harding
3United States flagLou Del Valle-2Denmark flagMads LarsenUnited States flagAntonio Tarver
4Country flagDavid TelescoUnited States flagDavid TelescoUnited States flagReggie Johnson
5Denmark flagMads LarsenRomania flagAlejandro LakatosUnited States flagMontell Griffin
6United States flagReggie JohnsonMexico flagJulio Gonzalez+3United States flagDavid Telesco
7Mexico flagJulio GonzalezGermany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez
8United States flagMontell Griffin+1United States flagEric Harding-2France flagBruno Girard
9Norway flagThomas Hansvoll-1Italy flagSilvio Branco-1United States flagLou Del Valle
10United States flagRocky TorresCroatia flagStipe DrewsUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods
11United States flagRodney Moore+1United States flagRichard Hall
12Australia flagGlenn Kelly-1United States flagDemetrius Jenkins
13Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagJulian Letterlough+2
14Italy flagYawe DavisNEWUkraine flagAlexei Trofimov-1
15
Vacant
Jamaica flagGlen Johnson-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 June 2002

WBAJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • US flag
    Montell GriffinClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lou Del ValleDown to #3 from #1
    -2
  • NO flag
    Thomas HansvollFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • AU flag
    Glenn KellyFrom #11 to #12
    -1

WBOJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezUp 3 places to #6
    +3
  • US flag
    Julian LetterloughUp to #13 from #15
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Eric HardingNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovDown one place to #14
    -1