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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2007

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2007.

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 2007WBCIBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007
🏆Croatia flagStipe Drews
World Champion
Not available for May 2007
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones Jr
2United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Romania flagAdrian Diaconu▲+6
3Argentina flagHugo Hernan GarayUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▼-1
4Ukraine flagYuriy Barashian
Vacant
Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez▼-1
5Italy flagSilvio BrancoAustralia flagDanny Green▲+1Germany flagThomas Ulrich▲+1
6Australia flagDanny Green▲+1United Kingdom flagPaul Briggs▲+1Poland flagTomasz Adamek▲+1
7Germany flagThomas Ulrich▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+2Australia flagPaul Briggs▲+2
8Australia flagPaul Briggs▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+2United Kingdom flagDean Francis▲+2
9Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▲+1United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▲+2United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▲+2
10United States flagKeith Holmes▲+1
Vacant
Australia flagDanny Green▲+2
11Poland flagDawid Kostecki▲+1Italy flagSilvio BrancoNEWItaly flagSilvio BrancoNEW
12United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu▲+1United States flagMontell Griffin▲+2Argentina flagJulio Cesar DominguezNEW
13Panama flagTito Mendoza▲+1France flagRachid KanfouahNEWUnited States flagJaidon Codrington▲+1
14Russia flagVictor Oganov▲+1
Vacant
United States flagOtis GriffinNEW
15United States flagChris HenryNEWUnited States flagGeorge Blades

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 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Keith HolmesClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekMoved up to Cruiserweight

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Danny GreenUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Prince Badi AjamuClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • AU flag
    Danny GreenUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • US flag
    Rico HoyeOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuUp 6 places to #2
    ▲+6
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Dean FrancisClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GaraySlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1