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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2003

Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF May 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2003WBOMay 2003RINGMay 2003
🏆Mehdi SahnouneNEW
World Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy Jones
Champion
1
Vacant
Stipe Drews+1Antonio Tarver
2Lou Del ValleDavid Telesco+1Dariusz Michalczewski
3Julio Gonzalez+1Thomas Ulrich+1Eric Harding
4Manuel Siaca+1Julio Gonzalez+2Mehdi Sahnoune+1
5Bruno Girard-5Zsolt ErdeiJulio Gonzalez+1
6David Telesco+2Alejandro Lakatos+2Montell Griffin-2
7Thomas Hansvoll+3Eric Harding+2Bruno Girard
8George Khalid JonesNEWHugo Hernan Garay+2Lou Del Valle
9Paul BriggsNEWRichard Hall+2George Jones
10Montell Griffin-4Alexei Trofimov+3Clinton Woods
11Thomas Ulrich+1Derrick Harmon+3
12Stipe Drews+2Jorge Castro
13Jorge Castro-6Montell Griffin-6
14Laudelino Barros+1Laudelino Barros+1
15Elvis Michailenko-2Manny SiacaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Mehdi Sahnoune(previously Bruno Girard)

Entered the top 10

  • George Khalid JonesInto the top 10 at #8
  • Paul BriggsEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • Jorge CastroDown to #13
  • Reggie JohnsonWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • Thomas HansvollJumped from #10 to #7
    +3
  • David TelescoNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • Stipe DrewsNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Jorge CastroDropped from #7 to #13
    -6
  • Montell GriffinDown 4 places to #10
    -4
  • Elvis MichailenkoSlipped from #13 to #15
    -2

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Richard HallClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Alexei TrofimovJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • Montell GriffinNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • Alexei TrofimovUp 3 places to #10
    +3
  • Derrick HarmonNow #11 after being #14 last month
    +3
  • Julio GonzalezFrom #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Montell GriffinNow #13 after being #7 last month
    -6

RINGMay 2003 vs April 2003

Biggest risers

  • Mehdi SahnouneUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Julio GonzalezFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Montell GriffinSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.