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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2001

Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2001WBOMay 2001RINGMay 2001
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Vacant
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
1Lou Del ValleThomas UlrichRoy Jones
2Bruno GirardGlen KellyDariusz Michalczewski
3Glenn KellyJulio GonzalezEric Harding
4Clinton WoodsJulian LetterloughReggie Johnson
5Julio GonzalezReggie JohnsonMontell Griffin
6Reggie JohnsonClinton WoodsChris Johnson
7Robert KoonAntonio Tarver+1Julio Gonzalez
8Thomas UlrichEric Harding+1Antonio Tarver
9Antonio Tarver+3Montell Griffin+1Greg Wright
10David Telesco+3Jean Marc Mormeck+1Derrick Harmon
11Montell GriffinNEWAlejandro Lakatos-4
12Frank Liles-3Bruno GirardNEW
13Richard Hall-3Lincoln Carter
14Derrick Harmon-3Chris Johnson
15Chris Johnson-1Kady King

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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 Roy Jones Jr)

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Jean Marc MormeckUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alejandro LakatosNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Alejandro LakatosDown 4 places to #11
    -4

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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