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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Light Heavyweight rankings for March 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆Roy Jones Jr
World Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
1Richard HallLincoln Carter+3Roy Jones
2Lou Del ValleThomas Ulrich+4Dariusz Michalczewski
3Frank LilesGraciano Rocchigiani+2Reggie Johnson+1
4Derrick HarmonBilly Lewis+3Graciano Rocchigiani+1
5Eric HardingAntonio Tarver-2Michael Nunn+1
6David TelescoGlen KellyNEWEric Harding+1
7Glenn KellyJose L. Rivera+1Antonio Tarver+1
8Timo MasuaChris JohnsonNEWDavid Telesco+1
9Michael NunnCarlos CruzatMontell Griffin+1
10Jorge CastroJorge CastroRichard HallNEW
11Billy LewisMuslin Biarslanov
12Clinton WoodsLou Del Valle
13Julio Gonzalez
14Robert Koon
15Lincoln Carter

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Glen KellyEnters at #6
  • Chris JohnsonNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eddy SmuldersWas #1 last month
  • Mohamed Joe SiluvangiWas #2 last month

Biggest risers

  • Thomas UlrichImproved from #6 to #2
    +4
  • Lincoln CarterNow #1 after being #4 last month
    +3
  • Billy LewisNow #4 after being #7 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Antonio TarverSlipped from #3 to #5
    -2

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Richard HallInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lou Del VallePreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • Reggie JohnsonUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Graciano RocchigianiClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Michael NunnFrom #6 to #5
    +1

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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