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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” June 2016

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for June 2016.

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
RankWBAJune 2016WBCIBFJune 2016WBOJune 2016
πŸ†Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
Not available for June 2016
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
πŸ†Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
World Champion

1Russia flagDmitry BivolUnited States flagAndre WardGermany flagDominic Boesel
2United States flagAndre WardRussia flagArtur BeterbievUnited States flagAndre Ward
3Canada flagArtur Beterbievβ–²+1Sweden flagErik SkoglundUnited States flagSean Monaghan
4Cuba flagSullivan Barreraβ–²+1United States flagSean MonaghanRussia flagArtur Beterbievβ–²+3
5United States flagJoe Smith JrNEWUnited States flagMarcus BrowneDenmark flagErik Skoglund
6United States flagMarcus BrowneGermany flagEnrico KoellingGermany flagRobert Stieglitz
7Germany flagDominic BoeselRussia flagIgor MikhalkinUnited Kingdom flagCallum SmithNEW
8Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited States flagSullivan BarreraRussia flagIgor Mikhalkinβ–²+1
9Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraUkraine flagVyacheslav ShabranskyyUnited States flagMarcus Browneβ–²+1
10Colombia flagAlexander BrandUkraine flagOleksandr GvozdykParaguay flagIsidro Ranoni Prietoβ–²+2
11Haiti flagAzea AugustamaGermany flagRobert StieglitzNEWMalawi flagIsaac Chilembaβ–²+4
12Poland flagAndrzej Fonfaraβ–Ό-9Australia flagTrent BroadhurstGermany flagEnrico Koellingβ–²+1
13TΓΌrkiye flagAvni YildirimUnited States flagChad DawsonColombia flagAlexander BrandNEW
14Germany flagEnrico KoellingCanada flagJean PascalUkraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk
15Sweden flagErik SkoglundNEWUnited States flagRadivoje KalajdzicUnited States flagChad Dawsonβ–Ό-4

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 May 2016

WBAJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraNow #12 after #3 last month
    β–Ό-9

WBOJune 2016 vs May 2016

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum SmithNow in the top 10 at #7
  • PY flag
    Isidro Ranoni PrietoNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • MW flag
    Isaac ChilembaUp 4 places to #11
    β–²+4
  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievNow #4 after #7 last month
    β–²+3
  • PY flag
    Isidro Ranoni PrietoUp to #10 from #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Chad DawsonDropped from #11 to #15
    β–Ό-4