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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2023

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFJuly 2023WBOJuly 2023
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for July 2023
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion

1United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiGermany flagMichael EifertUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagCallum Smith
3United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiUnited Kingdom flagDan Azeez
4Venezuela flagAlbert Ramirez▲+1United Kingdom flagCallum SmithUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▲+1
5United States flagRichard Rivera▲+1United Kingdom flagDan AzeezUnited States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1
6Ukraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+1Russia flagAli IzmailovMexico flagGilberto Ramirez
7Mexico flagGilberto Ramirez▲+1New Zealand flagJerome PampelloneGermany flagMichael Eifert
8United States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-4United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeRussia flagAli Izmailov
9United Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurCanada flagJean PascalGermany flagAdam Deines▲+1
10Australia flagConor Wallace▲+1Australia flagConor Wallace▲+3United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▼-1
11United Kingdom flagCraig Richards▼-1United Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▼-1Germany flagDiyab Simon Dabschah
12Egypt flagAhmed ElbialiUnited States flagRichard Rivera▼-1New Zealand flagJerome Pampellone
13Argentina flagGabriel Omar DiazLibya flagMalik Zinad▼-1United Kingdom flagWilly Hutchinson
14United States flagAndre DirrellGermany flagLuca Antonio CinqueoncieNEWColombia flagJuan Carrillo
15Libya flagMalik ZinadEgypt flagAhmed ElbialiNEWUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr

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 2023

WBAJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Conor WallacePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Craig RichardsJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • VE flag
    Albert RamirezClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Richard RiveraFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrDropped from #4 to #8
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Craig RichardsFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

IBFJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Conor WallacePreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Richard RiveraFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1
  • LY flag
    Malik ZinadDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2023 vs June 2023

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1