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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 2001

Light Heavyweight rankings for June 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2001WBOJune 2001RINGJune 2001
🏆Roy Jones JrNEW
Super Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
1Lou Del ValleThomas UlrichRoy Jones
2Bruno GirardGlen KellyDariusz Michalczewski
3Glenn KellyJulio GonzalezEric Harding
4Clinton WoodsJulian LetterloughReggie Johnson
5Julio GonzalezReggie JohnsonMontell Griffin
6Reggie JohnsonClinton WoodsChris Johnson
7Robert KoonEric Harding+1Julio Gonzalez
8Thomas UlrichAntonio Tarver-1Bruno GirardNEW
9Antonio TarverJean Marc Mormeck+1Antonio Tarver-1
10David TelescoMontell Griffin-1Greg Wright-1
11Montell GriffinBruno Girard+1
12Frank LilesAlejandro Lakatos-1
13Thomas HansvollNEWLincoln Carter
14Richard Hall-1Chris Johnson
15Derrick Harmon-1Stipe DrewsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2001

WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Roy Jones Jr

Biggest fallers

  • Richard HallSlipped a spot to #14
    -1
  • Derrick HarmonFrom #14 to #15
    -1

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

Biggest risers

  • Eric HardingClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Jean Marc MormeckUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Bruno GirardFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio TarverDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Montell GriffinDown one place to #10
    -1
  • Alejandro LakatosFrom #11 to #12
    -1

RINGJune 2001 vs May 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Bruno GirardEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Derrick HarmonLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio TarverDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Greg WrightDown one place to #10
    -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.

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