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Light Heavyweight boxing rankings- June 1976

Light Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for June 1976 across organizations. This page is the combined light heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The IBF and WBO did not exist. The WBA and WBC June 1976 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJune 1976
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Vacant
1Argentina flagVictor Galindez
2United States flagLen Hutchins
3United States flagAlvaro Lopez
4United States flagRichie Kates
5United States flagTom Bethea
6Italy flagDomenico Adinolfi+1
7United States flagJessie Burnett+1
8United Kingdom flagJohn Conteh-2
9United States flagBobby Cassidy
10Argentina flagMiguel CuelloNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived June 1976.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since June 1976

RINGJune 1976 vs May 1976

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Miguel CuelloNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HR flag
    Mate ParlovOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Domenico AdinolfiUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • US flag
    Jessie BurnettUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    John ContehNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2

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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