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Light Heavyweight boxing rankings- May 1953

Light Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for May 1953 across organizations. This page is the combined light heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in May 1953.
RankRINGMay 1953
🏆United States flagArchie Moore
Champion
1United States flagJoey Maxim
2United States flagHarold Johnson
3Trinidad & Tobago flagYolande Pompey+2
4United States flagHarry Matthews
5United States flagDanny Nardico-2
6United States flagJimmy Slade
7United States flagLarry WatsonNEW
8United States flagRocky Jones-1
9Germany flagGerhard Hecht-1
10United Kingdom flagDennis Powell-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived May 1953.

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Month-over-month changes since May 1953

RINGMay 1953 vs April 1953

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Larry WatsonNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mel BrownWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • TT flag
    Yolande PompeyClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Danny NardicoFrom #3 to #5
    -2
  • US flag
    Rocky JonesFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • DE flag
    Gerhard HechtFrom #8 to #9
    -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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