Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsWho Moved?Archives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Who Moved?
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2009

Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC July 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2009IBFJuly 2009WBOJuly 2009RINGJuly 2009
🏆Gabriel Campillo
World Champion
Vacant
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Vacant
Bernard HopkinsBernard Hopkins
2Hugo Hernan GarayTavoris CloudRoy Jones JrChad Dawson
3Vyacheslav UzelkovClinton WoodsAleksy KuziemskiGlen Johnson
4Roy Jones Jr+3Glen JohnsonGlen JohnsonZsolt Erdei
5Yusaf MacK+3Roy Jones JrJuergen Braehmer+3Antonio Tarver
6Karo MuratNEWAleksy KuziemskiBeibut Shumenov-1Roy Jones
7Tim Bell+3Yusaf MacKNathan Cleverly-1Clinton Woods
8Chris Henry+3Juergen BraehmerVyacheslav Uzelkov-1Jean Pascal
9Aleksy Kuziemski-5Chris Henry+3Jeff LacyAdrian Diaconu
10Adrian DiaconuNEWAntonio TarverDean FrancisYusaf MacK
11Beibut Shumenov-2Nathan CleverlyIsaac ChilembaNEW
12Dawid KosteckiAdrian DiaconuNEWMariano Nicolas Plotinsky
13Joe SpinaShauna George-4Silvio Branco-2
14Mariano PlotinskyVyacheslav Uzelkov-1Joe Spina-1
15Nathan CleverlyJoe Spina-1Walter Pupua

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Keep exploring

World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

Who Moved?

The biggest jumps, drops, and disappearances this month.

Monthly archive

Historical rankings, month by month.

Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Something look wrong? Report an error

Month-over-month changes since June 2009

WBAJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Karo MuratInto the top 10 at #6
  • Chris HenryUp from #11 - now #8
  • Adrian DiaconuEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Danny GreenMoved up to Cruiserweight
  • Juergen BraehmerLeft the top 10 after #1 — now WBO Interim Champion
  • Glen JohnsonLast ranked #6
  • Beibut ShumenovJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Roy Jones JrImproved from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Yusaf MacKJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Tim BellUp 3 places to #7
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Aleksy KuziemskiNow #9 after being #4 last month
    -5
  • Beibut ShumenovNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    -2

IBFJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Chris HenryUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Shauna GeorgeNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Chris HenryUp 3 places to #9
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Shauna GeorgeDown 4 places to #13
    -4
  • Vyacheslav UzelkovSlipped a spot to #14
    -1
  • Joe SpinaFrom #14 to #15
    -1

WBOJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Biggest risers

  • Juergen BraehmerUp 3 places to #5
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Silvio BrancoNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    -2
  • Beibut ShumenovSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Nathan CleverlyDown one place to #7
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.