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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings- May 1988

Light Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for May 1988 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic light heavyweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO May 1988 rankings are not available.
RankRINGMay 1988
🏆
Vacant
1United States flagCharles Williams
2United States flagVirgil Hill
3United Kingdom flagDennis Andries+2
4Canada flagDon Lalonde+3
5United States flagTony Willis+1
6United States flagBobby Czyz-3
7Venezuela flagFulgencio ObelmejiasNEW
8South Korea flagChong Pal Park
9United States flagLindell Holmes
10United States flagRamzi Hassan

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since May 1988

RINGMay 1988 vs April 1988

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Fulgencio ObelmejiasEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TT flag
    Leslie StewartWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Don LalondeNow #4 after being #7 last month
    +3
  • GB flag
    Dennis AndriesNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • US flag
    Tony WillisFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Bobby CzyzDown 3 places to #6
    -3

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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