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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2021

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for June 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFJune 2021WBOJune 2021
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for June 2021
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
United States flagJoe Smith Jr
Champion
🏆Canada flagJean Pascal
World Champion

1Germany flagRobin KrasniqiChina flagMeng FanlongUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur
2United Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
Vacant
Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov
3Latvia flagRicards BolotniksNEWUnited Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiMexico flagGilberto Ramirez
4Germany flagDominic BoeselUnited Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurRussia flagMaksim Vlasov
5Sweden flagBadou Jack▲+4Mexico flagGilberto RamirezLatvia flagRicards Bolotniks
6Australia flagFaris Chevalier▼-1Latvia flagRicards BolotniksGermany flagLeon Bunn
7Dominican Republic flagBryan Perez Castillo▼-1France flagMathieu BauderliqueUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
8United Kingdom flagCraig Richards▼-1Germany flagNick HannigUnited States flagMarcus Browne
9Cuba flagYunieski Gonzalez▼-1United Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagCallum SmithNEW
10United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+5Russia flagAli IzmailovFrance flagMathieu Bauderlique▼-1
11Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera▼-1Sweden flagBadou JackUnited Kingdom flagCallum Johnson
12France flagMathieu Bauderlique▼-1United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeSweden flagBadou JackNEW
13Germany flagTom Dzemski▼-1Australia flagFaris ChevalierUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▼-3
14Ghana flagBastie Samir▼-1Germany flagAdam DeinesRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin▼-2
15Venezuela flagAlbert Ramirez▼-1United States flagMarcus BrowneAustralia flagFaris Chevalier▼-1

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 2021

WBAJune 2021 vs May 2021

Entered the top 10

  • LV flag
    Ricards BolotniksNow in the top 10 at #3
  • US flag
    Andre DirrellUp from #15 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezLast ranked #3
  • DO flag
    Felix ValeraDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellUp 5 places to #10
    ▲+5
  • SE flag
    Badou JackImproved from #9 to #5
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Faris ChevalierFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • DO flag
    Bryan Perez CastilloSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Craig RichardsDown one place to #8
    ▼-1

WBOJune 2021 vs May 2021

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum SmithNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeFell to #13

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow #13 after #10 last month
    ▼-3
  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    ▼-2
  • FR flag
    Mathieu BauderliqueSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1