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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2008

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008
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Vacant
Not available for May 2008
United States flagAntonio Tarver
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1Ukraine flagYuriy Barashian
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1
2Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
Vacant
United States flagBernard Hopkins▼-1
3United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+4Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+2
4Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited Kingdom flagClinton WoodsUnited States flagTavoris Cloud▲+2
5Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov▲+1United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+2
6Jamaica flagGlen Johnson▼-1United States flagGlen JohnsonNEWUkraine flagYuri Barashian▲+2
7Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+2Ukraine flagYuri Barashian▲+1United Kingdom flagDean Francis▲+2
8Poland flagDawid Kostecki▲+3United States flagReggie Johnson▲+1Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+2
9France flagRachid Kanfouah▲+5
Vacant
United Kingdom flagClinton WoodsNEW
10United States flagYusaf MacKNEWUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav UzelkovNEW
11Germany flagThomas Ulrich▲+1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1Germany flagThomas Ulrich
12Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1Italy flagSilvio Branco▲+1Country flagDeandrey Abron▼-8
13Croatia flagStipe Drews▼-5
Vacant
Croatia flagStipe Drews
14Albania flagElvir Muriqi▲+1France flagRachid Kanfouah▲+1Albania flagElvir Muriqi▲+1
15Australia flagDaniel LovettNEWKazakhstan flagBeibut ShumenovNEW

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 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahPreviously ranked #14
  • US flag
    Yusaf MacKInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Tavoris CloudLast ranked #7
  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsFell to #13
  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Rachid KanfouahImproved from #14 to #9
    ▲+5
  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiNow #8 after #11 last month
    ▲+3
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsNow #13 after #8 last month
    ▼-5
  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonDown one place to #6
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2008 vs April 2008

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There is a new Champion: United States flagAntonio Tarver(previously United Kingdom flagClinton Woods)

Entered the top 10

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrImproved from #6 to #3
    ▲+3

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsNow ranked #9
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav UzelkovInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • US flag
    Deandrey AbronCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Tavoris CloudFrom #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • PL flag
    Aleksy KuziemskiClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Deandrey AbronFell from #4 to #12
    ▼-8
  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1