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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2010

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2010.

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 2010WBCIBFMay 2010WBOMay 2010
🏆Kazakhstan flagBeibut Shumenov
World Champion
Not available for May 2010
United States flagTavoris Cloud
Champion
Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
Champion

1Spain flagGabriel CampilloUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+1United States flagBernard Hopkins
2Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov
Vacant
Germany flagKaro Murat
3United States flagChris HenryUnited Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly▲+1United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly
4Australia flagTim BellUnited States flagBernard Hopkins▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov
5Poland flagAleksy KuziemskiPoland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1United States flagChris Henry▲+4
6Poland flagDawid KosteckiSpain flagGabriel Campillo▲+1Spain flagGabriel Campillo▲+1
7United States flagJoe SpinaUnited States flagChris Henry▲+1Namibia flagVikapita Meroro▲+4
8Ukraine flagVitaly RusalUkraine flagVyacheslav UzelkovNEWSpain flagAlejandro Lakatos
9Uzbekistan flagGayrat AhmedovPoland flagDawid Kostecki▲+6Russia flagDmitry Sukhotskiy▲+4
10Argentina flagHugo Hernan GarayUnited States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1United States flagSoulan Pownceby
11United States flagOtis GriffinGermany flagKaro Murat▲+2Malawi flagIsaac Chilemba▼-6
12United States flagTommy Karpency▲+2United States flagYusaf MacKPoland flagAleksy Kuziemski
13Albania flagElvir Muriqi▼-1United States flagJeff Lacy▼-3Ukraine flagVitaliy Rusal▲+2
14France flagThierry KarlNEWRomania flagAdrian DiaconuAustralia flagTim Bell
15Namibia flagVikapita MeroroPoland flagDawid KosteckiNEW

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 2010

WBAMay 2010 vs April 2010

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tommy KarpencyUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AL flag
    Elvir MuriqiFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav UzelkovEnters at #8
  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • US flag
    Jeff LacyFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Dawid KosteckiImproved from #14 to #9
    ▲+5
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jeff LacyFell from #9 to #13
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Yusaf MacKDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • NA flag
    Vikapita MeroroUp from #11 - now #7
  • RU flag
    Dmitry SukhotskiyNow #9 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MW flag
    Isaac ChilembaJust outside at #11
  • AR flag
    Mariano Nicolas PlotinskyOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Chris HenryUp 4 places to #5
    ▲+4
  • NA flag
    Vikapita MeroroJumped from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • RU flag
    Dmitry SukhotskiyNow #9 after #13 last month
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • MW flag
    Isaac ChilembaDown 6 places to #11
    ▼-6