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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Light Heavyweight rankings for March 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMarch 2001WBCIBFWBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
Super Champion
Not available for March 2001
Not available for March 2001
Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski
Champion
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
World Champion
1United States flagLou Del ValleGermany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagRoy Jones
2France flagBruno GirardNEWAustralia flagGlen KellyGermany flagDariusz Michalczewski
3Australia flagGlenn Kelly+1Mexico flagJulio GonzalezUnited States flagEric Harding
4Country flagClinton Woods+1United States flagReggie JohnsonUnited States flagReggie Johnson
5Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez+1United States flagJulian LetterloughUnited States flagMontell Griffin
6United States flagReggie Johnson+2United Kingdom flagClinton Woods+2Canada flagChris Johnson
7United States flagRobert Koon+3Spain flagAlejandro Lakatos-1United States flagJulio Gonzalez
8Germany flagThomas Ulrich+4United States flagAntonio Tarver-1United States flagAntonio Tarver
9United States flagFrank Liles-6United States flagEric HardingUnited States flagGreg Wright
10United States flagRichard Hall-3United States flagMontell GriffinNEWUnited States flagDerrick Harmon
11United States flagDerrick HarmonUnited States flagWill TaylorNEW
12United States flagAntonio Tarver+1United States flagLincoln Carter-2
13Country flagDavid Telesco-4Canada flagChris Johnson-2
14Jamaica flagChris Johnson+1United States flagKady King-1
15United States flagEric Harding-1France flagJean Marc Mormeck-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Bruno GirardEnters at #2
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichUp from #12 to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Jean Marc MormeckMoved up to Cruiserweight
  • US flag
    David TelescoCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichImproved from #12 to #8
    +4
  • US flag
    Robert KoonJumped from #10 to #7
    +3
  • US flag
    Reggie JohnsonFrom #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Frank LilesDown 6 places to #9
    -6
  • US flag
    David TelescoFell from #9 to #13
    -4
  • US flag
    Richard HallDropped from #7 to #10
    -3

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Montell GriffinNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lincoln CarterCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lincoln CarterNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    -2
  • JM flag
    Chris JohnsonSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2
  • RO flag
    Alejandro LakatosFrom #6 to #7
    -1