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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2017

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFJuly 2017WBOJuly 2017
🏆United States flagAndre Ward
Super Champion
Not available for July 2017
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly
World Champion

1Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
2Cuba flagSullivan BarreraRussia flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagArtur Beterbiev▲+1
3Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykGermany flagEnrico KoellingUkraine flagOlexander GvozdykNEW
4Armenia flagKaro MuratSweden flagErik SkoglundDenmark flagErik Skoglund▲+1
5Russia flagSergey KovalevUkraine flagOleksandr GvozdykCuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+7
6Germany flagShefat IsufiAustralia flagTrent BroadhurstUnited States flagMarcus BrowneNEW
7United States flagJoe Smith JrRussia flagSergey KovalevGermany flagEnrico Koelling
8Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagKaro MuratUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeNEW
9United States flagMarcus BrowneUnited States flagMarcus BrowneArmenia flagKaro MuratNEW
10Sweden flagBadou Jack▲+1Germany flagJuergen BraehmerMexico flagManuel Ceballos▲+3
11Australia flagTrent Broadhurst▲+1Sweden flagBadou JackNEWUnited States flagMike Lee▼-1
12United States flagMike Lee▲+1United States flagMichael LeeGermany flagDominic Boesel▼-10
13Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▼-3Russia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+2Poland flagRobert Parzeczewski▲+2
14Australia flagBlake CaparelloUnited States flagTravis ReevesAustralia flagDamien HooperNEW
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevNEWDominican Republic flagFelix ValeraNEWChina flagFanlong Meng▼-1

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 2017

WBAJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • SE flag
    Badou JackUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Mike LeeClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerDown 3 places to #13
    ▼-3

IBFJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    ▲+2

WBOJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Olexander GvozdykNow in the top 10 at #3
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraPreviously ranked #12
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneInto the top 10 at #6
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow ranked #8
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratNow in the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Manuel CeballosNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselNow ranked #12
  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovWas #8 last month
  • HU flag
    Richard BaranyiPreviously held #9
  • US flag
    Mike LeeDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraNow #5 after #12 last month
    ▲+7
  • MX flag
    Manuel CeballosJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselDown 10 places to #12
    ▼-10
  • US flag
    Mike LeeFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1