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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2018WBCIBFMarch 2018WBOMarch 2018
πŸ†Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for March 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Sweden flagBadou Jackβ–²+1
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
2Colombia flagEleider Alvarezβ–²+1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
3Armenia flagKaro Muratβ–²+1Germany flagKaro Muratβ–²+8United States flagMike Lee
4United States flagMarcus Browneβ–²+1Germany flagDominic Boeselβ–²+1Colombia flagEleider Alvarezβ–²+1
5Cuba flagSullivan Barreraβ–Ό-4Germany flagJuergen Braehmerβ–Ό-1Germany flagDominic Boeselβ–²+1
6Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yardeβ–²+1United States flagSean Monaghanβ–²+1
7United States flagJoe Smith JrGermany flagEnrico Koellingβ–²+3Armenia flagKaro Muratβ–²+1
8Dominican Republic flagFelix Valeraβ–²+2United Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonNEWMexico flagManuel Ceballosβ–²+1
9Germany flagJuergen Braehmerβ–Ό-1United States flagSean Monaghanβ–²+4Australia flagDamien Hooperβ–²+1
10Canada flagJean Pascalβ–Ό-1Germany flagAdam DeinesNEWPoland flagRobert Parzeczewskiβ–²+1
11United Kingdom flagJoe FournierChina flagMeng Fanlongβ–Ό-2China flagFanlong Mengβ–²+3
12United States flagMike LeePoland flagRobert Parzeczewskiβ–²+3Russia flagGasan Gasanovβ–²+3
13Malawi flagIsaac ChilembaNEWUnited States flagMichael Leeβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagFrank BuglioniNEW
14United Kingdom flagJake BallAustralia flagDamien HooperNEWMexico flagHumberto Velazco TorresNEW
15United States flagCharles FosterNEWDominican Republic flagFelix ValeraNEWRussia flagEgor MekhontsevNEW

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 2018

WBAMarch 2018 vs February 2018

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Felix ValeraUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2
  • SE flag
    Badou JackFrom #2 to #1
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraNow #5 after #1 last month
    β–Ό-4
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1
  • CA flag
    Jean PascalDown one place to #10
    β–Ό-1

IBFMarch 2018 vs February 2018

Entered the top 10

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratUp from #11 - now #3
  • GB flag
    Callum JohnsonEnters at #8
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneWas #3 last month
  • GB flag
    Frank BuglioniWas #6 last month
  • US flag
    Travis ReevesOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratJumped from #11 to #3
    β–²+8
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanJumped from #13 to #9
    β–²+4
  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingNow #7 after #10 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongSlipped from #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Michael LeeSlipped a spot to #13
    β–Ό-1

WBOMarch 2018 vs February 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Fanlong MengUp 3 places to #11
    β–²+3
  • RU flag
    Gasan GasanovUp 3 places to #12
    β–²+3
  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1