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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2015

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFMay 2015WBOMay 2015
🏆Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
Not available for May 2015
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
World Champion

1
Vacant
Algeria flagNadjib MohammediGermany flagDominic Boesel
2France flagNadjib MohammediRussia flagArtur BeterbievMalawi flagIsaac Chilemba
3Poland flagAndrzej FonfaraUnited States flagBernard HopkinsFrance flagNadjib Mohammedi
4Canada flagArtur BeterbievSweden flagErik SkoglundPoland flagAndrzej Fonfara▲+4
5United States flagSean MonaghanMalawi flagIsaac ChilembaRussia flagArtur Beterbiev
6United States flagBernard Hopkins▲+1Poland flagAndrzej FonfaraParaguay flagIsidro Ranoni Prieto
7Canada flagJean Pascal▲+1United States flagSean MonaghanHaiti flagJean Pascal
8Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+7Canada flagJean PascalUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+3
9United States flagMarcus BrowneGermany flagKonni KonradUnited States flagTrevor McCumby
10Russia flagMedzhid BektemirovUnited States flagSullivan Barrera▲+2Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
11Italy flagMirco Ricci▲+2United States flagThomas Williams JrItaly flagMirco Ricci▲+2
12Haiti flagAzea Augustama▲+2United States flagEdwin RodriguezNEWGermany flagEnrico KoellingNEW
13Montenegro flagKonni Konrad▼-1Spain flagGabriel CampilloKyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▼-1
14Germany flagRobin Krasniqi▼-3Russia flagIgor MikhalkinGermany flagKonni Konrad
15France flagMehdi AmarNEWCanada flagEleider Alvarez▼-5Germany flagRobin Krasniqi

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 2015

WBAMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Thomas OosthuizenPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraNow #8 after #15 last month
    ▲+7
  • IT flag
    Mirco RicciUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2
  • HT flag
    Azea AugustamaClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Robin KrasniqiDropped from #11 to #14
    ▼-3
  • ME flag
    Konni KonradSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezDown 5 places to #15
    ▼-5

WBOMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanPreviously #11, enters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraNow #4 after #8 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • IT flag
    Mirco RicciNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovDown one place to #13
    ▼-1