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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2005

Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2005WBOJuly 2005RINGJuly 2005
🏆Fabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Antonio TarverNEW
Champion
1Jorge CastroGlen JohnsonGlen Johnson-1
2Silvio BrancoAntonio TarverZsolt Erdei
3Mehdi SahnouneThomas UlrichRoy Jones
4Thomas UlrichHugo Hernan GarayJulio Gonzalez
5George Khalid JonesTomasz AdamekFabrice Tiozzo
6Manuel SiacaRoy Jones JrClinton Woods
7Pietro AurinoJulio GonzalezTomasz Adamek
8Paul BriggsAlexei Trofimov+1Paul Briggs
9Paul MurdochDaniel Judah-1Thomas Ulrich
10Lou Del ValleSilvio BrancoMontell Griffin
11Stipe DrewsStipe Drews
12Elvis MichailenkoMehdi Sahnoune
13Yuriy Barashian+1George Jones
14Alex Trofimov-1Elvis MichailenkoNEW
15Kai KurzawaAnthony Hanshaw

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2005

WBAJuly 2005 vs June 2005

Biggest risers

  • Yuriy BarashianClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alex TrofimovSlipped a spot to #14
    -1

WBOJuly 2005 vs January 2005

Biggest risers

  • Alexei TrofimovFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Daniel JudahFrom #8 to #9
    -1

RINGJuly 2005 vs June 2005

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There is a new Champion: Antonio Tarver(previously Glen Johnson)

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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