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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2006

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for June 2006.

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
RankWBAWBCIBFJune 2006WBOJune 2006
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Not available for June 2006
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United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1United States flagGlen Johnson▲+1Croatia flagStipe Drews▲+1
2United States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Jamaica flagGlen Johnson▲+1
3United Kingdom flagPaul Briggs▲+2Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+1
4Croatia flagStipe Drews▲+4Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+1
5Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+1Australia flagPaul Briggs▲+1
6Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+3United States flagAntonio Tarver▼-5
7United States flagAntonio Tarver▼-3United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▲+1
8
Vacant
Romania flagAdrian Diaconu▲+1
9United States flagMontell Griffin▲+2France flagMehdi Sahnoune▼-2
10United States flagChad DawsonNEWGermany flagThomas Ulrich▲+1
11
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones JrNEW
12United States flagEric Harding▼-2Ukraine flagAlexei Trofimov▼-2
13United States flagGeorge Jones▼-1Jamaica flagRichard Hall▼-1
14
Vacant
Nicaragua flagHenry Saenz
15Puerto Rico flagManny Siaca▼-2

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 2006

IBFJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Chad DawsonInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Pietro AurinoMoved up to Cruiserweight
  • US flag
    Eric HardingCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsNow #4 after #7 last month
    ▲+3
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverNow #7 after #3 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Eric HardingFell from #9 to #12
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    George JonesDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2

WBOJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverNow #6 after #1 last month
    ▼-5
  • FR flag
    Mehdi SahnouneDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    ▼-2