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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2008

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for March 2008.

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
RankWBAMarch 2008WBCIBFMarch 2008WBOMarch 2008
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Vacant
Not available for March 2008
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1Ukraine flagYuriy Barashian
Vacant
United States flagBernard Hopkins
2Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones Jr
3United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagBernard Hopkins▲+1United States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1
4Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1United States flagDeandrey Abron▲+3
5Croatia flagStipe DrewsUnited States flagTavoris Cloud▲+5Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+1
6Ukraine flagVyacheslav UzelkovUnited States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+5Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+2
7United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+5Ukraine flagYuri BarashianNEWUkraine flagYuri BarashianNEW
8Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-1United States flagReggie JohnsonNEWUnited States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1
9Australia flagPaul Briggs▼-1
Vacant
Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-6
10Poland flagDawid Kostecki▼-1United States flagJulio Gonzalez▼-3Australia flagPaul Briggs
11Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-1Poland flagAleksy KuziemskiNEWRomania flagAdrian Diaconu▼-6
12Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▼-1Italy flagSilvio BrancoNEWCountry flagStipe Drews▼-1
13Italy flagAntonio BrancalionUnited States flagJesse BrinkleyNEWJamaica flagGlen Johnson▼-1
14France flagRachid KanfouahFrance flagRachid Kanfouah▼-1United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▼-1
15Albania flagElvir MuriqiUnited States flagJaidon Codrington▼-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 February 2008

WBAMarch 2008 vs February 2008

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Australia flagDanny Green)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Tavoris CloudNow #7 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tavoris CloudImproved from #12 to #7
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiDown one place to #10
    ▼-1

IBFMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Yuri BarashianNow in the top 10 at #7
  • US flag
    Reggie JohnsonInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuWas #7 last month
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tavoris CloudImproved from #9 to #5
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrImproved from #10 to #6
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezDown 4 places to #10
    ▼-4
  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahDown to #14 from #12
    ▼-2

WBOMarch 2008 vs January 2008

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Yuri BarashianNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Deandrey AbronImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • PL flag
    Aleksy KuziemskiClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichFell from #3 to #9
    ▼-6
  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuDown 6 places to #11
    ▼-6
  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsDown one place to #12
    ▼-1