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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 2004

Light Heavyweight rankings for June 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJune 2004WBCIBFWBOJune 2004RINGJune 2004
🏆France flagFabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Not available for June 2004
Not available for June 2004
Hungary flagZsolt ErdeiNEW
Champion
United States flagAntonio Tarver
Champion
1Poland flagDariusz MichalczewskiPoland flagDariusz MichalczewskiNEWUnited States flagRoy Jones
2United States flagRoy Jones JrCroatia flagStipe DrewsNEWHungary flagZsolt Erdei
3France flagMehdi SahnouneUnited States flagRoy Jones JrNEWUnited States flagGlen Johnson
4Italy flagSilvio BrancoArgentina flagHugo Hernan GarayNEWUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez
5United States flagGeorge Khalid JonesGermany flagThomas UlrichNEWGermany flagDariusz Michalczewski
6Australia flagPaul BriggsUnited States flagRico HoyeNEWUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods
7Germany flagThomas UlrichMexico flagJulio GonzalezNEWFrance flagFabrice Tiozzo
8United States flagLou Del VallePoland flagTomasz AdamekNEWCroatia flagStipe Drews
9Croatia flagStipe DrewsUnited States flagDaniel JudahNEWItaly flagSilvio Branco
10United States flagDanny BatchelderUkraine flagAlexei TrofimovNEWUnited States flagRico Hoye
11Australia flagPaul Murdoch+1France flagMehdi SahnouneNEW
12United Kingdom flagPeter Oboh+1Australia flagPaul BriggsNEW
13France flagBruno Girard-2Romania flagAlejandro LakatosNEW
14Argentina flagJorge CastroUnited States flagRichard HallNEW
15United States flagRico HoyeUnited Kingdom flagClinton WoodsNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 May 2004

WBAJune 2004 vs May 2004

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Paul MurdochFrom #12 to #11
    +1
  • GB flag
    Peter ObohFrom #13 to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Bruno GirardFrom #11 to #13
    -2

WBOJune 2004 vs May 2004

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There is a new Champion: Hungary flagZsolt Erdei(previously United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe)

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Dariusz MichalczewskiEnters at #1
  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsNow in the top 10 at #2
  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrNow ranked #3
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayInto the top 10 at #4
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichInto the top 10 at #5
  • US flag
    Rico HoyeInto the top 10 at #6
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezNow ranked #7
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Daniel JudahNow ranked #9
  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerPreviously held #1
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitLast ranked #2
  • EG flag
    Kabary SalemLast ranked #3
  • US flag
    Jeff LacyWas #4 last month
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerWas #5 last month
  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenPreviously held #6
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • CA flag
    Syd VanderpoolOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • AM flag
    Mger MkrtchyanPreviously held #9
  • MX flag
    Librado AndradeWas #10 last month