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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2023

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for March 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFMarch 2023WBOMarch 2023
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for March 2023
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion

1United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiGermany flagMichael Eifert▲+4United Kingdom flagCallum Smith
2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
3Mexico flagGilberto RamirezUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▲+1Canada flagJean Pascal
4Latvia flagRicards BolotniksPoland flagPawel Stepien▲+2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+3
5United States flagJoe Smith JrUnited Kingdom flagCallum Smith▲+4United States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-1
6Venezuela flagAlbert RamirezUnited Kingdom flagDan Azeez▲+1United States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1
7United States flagRichard RiveraRussia flagAli Izmailov▲+1United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▼-1
8Germany flagDominic BoeselNew Zealand flagJerome Pampellone▲+2United States flagRadivoje Kalajdzic
9United Kingdom flagCraig RichardsUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+3Russia flagAli Izmailov▲+1
10Australia flagConor WallaceCanada flagJean Pascal▼-7Germany flagAdam Deines▼-1
11United Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▲+1United Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurNEWUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur
12United States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1United States flagRichard RiveraNEWGermany flagDiyab Simon DabschahNEW
13Poland flagPawel StepienUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+1Mexico flagGilberto Ramirez▼-1
14Egypt flagAhmed ElbialiAustralia flagConor Wallace▼-3United Kingdom flagWilly Hutchinson▼-1
15Libya flagMalik ZinadNEWIreland flagPadraig McCrory▼-2France flagBilel Latreche▼-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 2023

WBAMarch 2023 vs February 2023

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

IBFMarch 2023 vs February 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeJumped from #12 into the top 10

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Michael EifertNow #1 after #5 last month
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Callum SmithNow #5 after #9 last month
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeImproved from #12 to #9
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalDropped from #3 to #10
    ▼-7
  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceDropped from #11 to #14
    ▼-3
  • IE flag
    Padraig McCroryFrom #13 to #15
    ▼-2

WBOMarch 2023 vs February 2023

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Dan AzeezNow #4 after #7 last month
    ▲+3
  • RU flag
    Ali IzmailovUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Andre DirrellSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1