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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFJuly 2018WBOJuly 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for July 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+1
2United States flagMarcus Browne
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne▼-1
3Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagKaro MuratUnited States flagMike Lee
4Cuba flagSullivan BarreraGermany flagDominic BoeselUnited States flagSean Monaghan
5Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeGermany flagDominic Boesel
6Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagEnrico KoellingAustralia flagDamien Hooper
7United States flagJoe Smith JrNEWUnited Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski
8United States flagMike Lee▼-1United States flagSean MonaghanColombia flagEleider Alvarez
9Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▼-1Germany flagAdam DeinesSweden flagBadou Jack▲+1
10Canada flagJean Pascal▼-1United States flagMarcus BrowneUnited States flagJoe Smith JrNEW
11United Kingdom flagJoe Fournier▼-1Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovMexico flagManuel Ceballos▼-2
12Malawi flagIsaac Chilemba▼-1China flagMeng FanlongAustralia flagBlake Caparello▼-1
13France flagPierre Hubert Dibombe▼-1United States flagMichael LeeMexico flagHumberto Velazco Torres▼-1
14United States flagCharles Foster▼-1Sweden flagSven FornlingDominican Republic flagLenin Castillo
15Australia flagReagan DessaixPoland flagRobert ParzeczewskiKyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovNEW

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 2018

WBAJuly 2018 vs June 2018

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joe FournierDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mike LeeDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Jean PascalDown one place to #10
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2018 vs June 2018

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Manuel CeballosDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • SE flag
    Badou JackFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Manuel CeballosFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneDown one place to #2
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Blake CaparelloFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1