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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2017

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFMay 2017WBOMay 2017
🏆United States flagAndre Ward
Super Champion
Not available for May 2017
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
🏆United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly
World Champion

1Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
2Russia flagSergey KovalevRussia flagArtur BeterbievGermany flagDominic Boesel
3Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+1Russia flagSergey KovalevRussia flagArtur Beterbiev
4Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+2Sweden flagErik SkoglundUkraine flagOleksandr GvozdykNEW
5United States flagJoe Smith JrGermany flagEnrico KoellingDenmark flagErik Skoglund▲+1
6Ukraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+3Germany flagDominic BoeselUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+1
7Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUkraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+1Germany flagEnrico Koelling▲+1
8Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraAustralia flagTrent Broadhurst▲+1Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovNEW
9Germany flagShefat Isufi▲+3United States flagMarcus Browne▲+1Haiti flagJean Pascal
10United States flagMarcus Browne▲+3Germany flagJuergen BraehmerNEWHungary flagRichard Baranyi
11Sweden flagErik SkoglundUnited States flagJoe Smith JrUnited States flagMike Lee▲+1
12Australia flagTrent BroadhurstNEWUnited States flagMichael LeeUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-1
13United States flagMike Lee▲+1United States flagSean MonaghanCuba flagSullivan Barrera
14Germany flagRobert StieglitzNEWUnited States flagTravis ReevesNEWChina flagFanlong Meng▲+1
15Venezuela flagGusmyr PerdomoRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin▼-1Poland flagRobert ParzeczewskiNEW

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 2017

WBAMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Shefat IsufiPreviously ranked #12
  • US flag
    Marcus BrownePreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievWas #3 last month
  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Shefat IsufiNow #9 after #12 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

IBFMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinDown one place to #15
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykInto the top 10 at #4
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Olexander GvozdykOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • SE flag
    Erik SkoglundClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1