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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for June 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFJune 2018WBOJune 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for June 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
2United States flagMarcus Browne
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
3Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagKaro MuratUnited States flagMike Lee
4Cuba flagSullivan BarreraGermany flagDominic BoeselUnited States flagSean Monaghan
5Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+1Germany flagDominic Boesel
6Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagEnrico Koelling▲+1Australia flagDamien Hooper
7United States flagMike Lee▲+4United Kingdom flagCallum Johnson▲+1Poland flagRobert Parzeczewski
8Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+1Colombia flagEleider Alvarez
9Canada flagJean PascalGermany flagAdam Deines▲+1Mexico flagManuel Ceballos
10United Kingdom flagJoe FournierUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+1Sweden flagBadou JackNEW
11Malawi flagIsaac Chilemba▲+1Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovNEWAustralia flagBlake Caparello▲+3
12France flagPierre Hubert Dibombe▲+1China flagMeng FanlongMexico flagHumberto Velazco Torres
13United States flagCharles Foster▲+2United States flagMichael LeeUnited Kingdom flagCallum Johnson
14United Kingdom flagJake BallSweden flagSven FornlingDominican Republic flagLenin Castillo▲+1
15Australia flagReagan DessaixNEWPoland flagRobert ParzeczewskiChina flagFanlong Meng▼-5

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 2018

WBAJune 2018 vs May 2018

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike LeeUp from #11 - now #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Mike LeeImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Charles FosterClimbed from #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • MW flag
    Isaac ChilembaUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

IBFJune 2018 vs May 2018

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Callum JohnsonFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

WBOJune 2018 vs May 2018

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Blake CaparelloNow #11 after #14 last month
    ▲+3
  • DO flag
    Lenin CastilloUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengDown 5 places to #15
    ▼-5