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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2001

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2001.

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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
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Vacant
Not available for May 2001
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Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski
Champion

1United States flagLou Del ValleGermany flagThomas Ulrich
2France flagBruno GirardAustralia flagGlen Kelly
3Australia flagGlenn KellyMexico flagJulio Gonzalez
4Country flagClinton WoodsUnited States flagJulian Letterlough
5Mexico flagJulio GonzalezUnited States flagReggie Johnson
6United States flagReggie JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagClinton Woods
7United States flagRobert KoonUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1
8Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagEric Harding▲+1
9United States flagAntonio Tarver▲+3United States flagMontell Griffin▲+1
10Country flagDavid Telesco▲+3France flagJean Marc Mormeck▲+1
11United States flagMontell GriffinNEWSpain flagAlejandro Lakatos▼-4
12United States flagFrank Liles▼-3France flagBruno GirardNEW
13United States flagRichard Hall▼-3United States flagLincoln Carter
14United States flagDerrick Harmon▼-3Canada flagChris Johnson
15Jamaica flagChris Johnson▼-1United States flagKady King

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 April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagRoy Jones Jr)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • US flag
    David TelescoNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Frank LilesNow ranked #12
  • US flag
    Richard HallDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverNow #9 after #12 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    David TelescoImproved from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Frank LilesDown 3 places to #12
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Richard HallDropped from #10 to #13
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Derrick HarmonNow #14 after #11 last month
    ▼-3

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Jean Marc MormeckUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RO flag
    Alejandro LakatosNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Eric HardingUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Montell GriffinClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RO flag
    Alejandro LakatosDown 4 places to #11
    ▼-4