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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2004

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBOMay 2004
🏆United States flagAntonio Tarver
Super Champion
Not available for May 2004
Not available for May 2004
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆France flagFabrice Tiozzo
World Champion

1Poland flagDariusz MichalczewskiUnited States flagCharles BrewerNEW
2United States flagRoy Jones JrGermany flagMario VeitNEW
3France flagMehdi SahnouneEgypt flagKabary SalemNEW
4Italy flagSilvio BrancoUnited States flagJeff LacyNEW
5United States flagGeorge Khalid JonesDenmark flagMikkel KesslerNEW
6Australia flagPaul BriggsDenmark flagRudy MarkussenNEW
7Germany flagThomas UlrichDenmark flagMads LarsenNEW
8United States flagLou Del ValleCanada flagSyd VanderpoolNEW
9Croatia flagStipe DrewsArmenia flagMger MkrtchyanNEW
10United States flagDanny BatchelderMexico flagLibrado AndradeNEW
11France flagBruno GirardGermany flagDanilo HausslerNEW
12Australia flagPaul MurdochSweden flagArmand KrajncNEW
13United Kingdom flagPeter ObohUnited States flagAntwun EcholsNEW
14Argentina flagJorge CastroUnited States flagByron MitchellNEW
15United States flagRico HoyePanama flagTito MendozaNEW

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 2004

WBAMay 2004 vs April 2004

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There is a new Super Champion: United States flagAntonio Tarver(previously United States flagRoy Jones Jr)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #2

WBOMay 2004 vs April 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe(previously Hungary flagZsolt Erdei)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerInto the top 10 at #1
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitNow ranked #2
  • EG flag
    Kabary SalemNow ranked #3
  • US flag
    Jeff LacyEnters at #4
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerEnters at #5
  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenInto the top 10 at #6
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenNow in the top 10 at #7
  • CA flag
    Syd VanderpoolNow in the top 10 at #8
  • AM flag
    Mger MkrtchyanInto the top 10 at #9
  • MX flag
    Librado AndradeEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Dariusz MichalczewskiWas #1 last month
  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverPreviously held #5
  • US flag
    Rico HoyePreviously held #6
  • US flag
    Richard HallOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovLast ranked #9
  • US flag
    Daniel JudahLast ranked #10