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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2007

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2007.

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
RankWBAJuly 2007WBCIBFJuly 2007WBOJuly 2007
🏆Croatia flagStipe Drews
World Champion
Not available for July 2007
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagGlen Johnson▲+1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr
3Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
Vacant
Germany flagThomas Ulrich
4Ukraine flagYuriy BarashianAustralia flagDanny Green▲+1Romania flagAdrian Diaconu
5Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+3United States flagAntonio Tarver
6Panama flagTito Mendoza▲+7United Kingdom flagPaul BriggsArgentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
7Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-1Argentina flagHugo Hernan GarayMexico flagJulio Gonzalez
8Australia flagDanny Green▼-1United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1United Kingdom flagDean Francis
9Australia flagPaul Briggs▼-1United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▲+1Australia flagPaul Briggs
10Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▼-1France flagRachid Kanfouah▲+2United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu
11United States flagChris Henry▲+4United States flagOtis Griffin▲+3Australia flagDanny Green
12Poland flagDawid Kostecki▼-1United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1Country flagJaidon Codrington▲+1
13United States flagKeith Holmes▼-3Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-2Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-1
14United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▼-2United States flagMontell Griffin▲+1United States flagOtis Griffin
15Russia flagVictor Oganov▼-1United States flagTavoris CloudNEW

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 June 2007

WBAJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Keith HolmesDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Tito MendozaJumped from #13 to #6
    ▲+7
  • US flag
    Chris HenryJumped from #15 to #11
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Keith HolmesDropped from #10 to #13
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    ▼-2
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

IBFJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Otis GriffinFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFell from #10 to #13
    ▼-3
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GaraySlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jaidon CodringtonFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1