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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2007

Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2007IBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007RINGMay 2007
🏆Stipe Drews
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
1
Vacant
Vacant
Roy Jones JrZsolt Erdei
2Roy Jones JrJulio Gonzalez+1Adrian Diaconu+6Antonio Tarver
3Hugo Hernan GarayGlen Johnson+1Hugo Hernan Garay-1Clinton Woods
4Yuriy Barashian
Vacant
Julio Gonzalez-1Glen Johnson
5Silvio BrancoDanny Green+1Thomas Ulrich+1Chad Dawson
6Danny Green+1Paul Briggs+1Tomasz Adamek+1Tomasz Adamek
7Thomas Ulrich+1Hugo Hernan Garay+2Paul Briggs+2Paul Briggs
8Paul Briggs+1Roy Jones Jr+2Dean Francis+2Julio Gonzalez+1
9Manuel Siaca+1Prince Badi Ajamu+2Prince Badi Ajamu+2Hugo Hernan Garay+1
10Keith Holmes+1
Vacant
Danny Green+2Adrian DiaconuNEW
11Dawid Kostecki+1Silvio BrancoNEWSilvio BrancoNEW
12Prince Badi Ajamu+1Montell Griffin+2Julio Cesar DominguezNEW
13Tito Mendoza+1Rachid KanfouahNEWJaidon Codrington+1
14Victor Oganov+1
Vacant
Otis GriffinNEW
15Chris HenryNEWGeorge Blades

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Keith HolmesClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tomasz AdamekMoved up to Cruiserweight

Biggest risers

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

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #7

Biggest risers

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

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Stipe DrewsWas #4 last month, now WBA World Champion
  • Rico HoyeOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • Adrian DiaconuUp 6 places to #2
    +6
  • Paul BriggsFrom #9 to #7
    +2
  • Dean FrancisClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hugo Hernan GaraySlipped a spot to #3
    -1
  • Julio GonzalezFrom #3 to #4
    -1

RINGMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Adrian DiaconuEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Roy JonesPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Julio GonzalezFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #9
    +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.