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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC May 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2006IBFMay 2006WBOMay 2006RINGMay 2006
🏆Fabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Antonio Tarver
Champion
1Silvio BrancoGlen Johnson+1Antonio TarverGlen Johnson
2Manuel SiacaNEWJulio Gonzalez+1Stipe DrewsZsolt Erdei
3Glen JohnsonAntonio Tarver+1Glen JohnsonRoy Jones
4Stipe Drews+3Paul Briggs+1Hugo Hernan GarayClinton Woods
5Pietro Aurino-1Silvio Branco+1Silvio BrancoTomasz Adamek+1
6Paul Briggs-1Pietro Aurino+1Paul BriggsJulio Gonzalez+1
7Mehdi Sahnoune-1Stipe Drews+1Mehdi SahnounePaul Briggs+1
8Lou Del ValleHugo Hernan Garay+1Prince Badi AjamuHugo Hernan Garay+1
9Thomas UlrichEric Harding+1Adrian DiaconuEric Harding+1
10Hugo Hernan Garay+2Montell Griffin+1Alexei TrofimovPrince Badi AjamuNEW
11Yuriy BarashianGeorge Jones+1Thomas Ulrich
12Jose Luis Herrera-2
Vacant
Richard Hall+1
13Adrian Diaconu
Vacant
Manny Siaca+1
14Chad Dawson+1Roy Jones JrNEWHenry Saenz+1
15Rico HoyeNEWPaul Murdoch-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2006

WBAMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Manuel SiacaNow ranked #2
  • Hugo Hernan GarayNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manny SiacaPreviously held #2
  • Jose Luis HerreraFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • Stipe DrewsNow #4 after being #7 last month
    +3
  • Hugo Hernan GarayNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • Chad DawsonClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jose Luis HerreraNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    -2
  • Pietro AurinoFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Paul BriggsSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

WBOMay 2006 vs April 2006

Biggest risers

  • Richard HallClimbed a place to #12
    +1
  • Manny SiacaFrom #14 to #13
    +1
  • Henry SaenzFrom #15 to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Paul MurdochFell from #12 to #15
    -3

RINGMay 2006 vs April 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Prince Badi AjamuNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fabrice TiozzoWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • Tomasz AdamekFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Julio GonzalezFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Paul BriggsClimbed a place to #7
    +1

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.