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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2018

Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2018IBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018RINGMay 2018
🏆Dmitry Bivol
World Champion
Artur Beterbiev
Champion
Sergey Kovalev
Champion
Vacant
1Badou JackNEW
Vacant
Marcus BrowneSergey Kovalev
2Marcus Browne
Vacant
Anthony YardeAdonis Stevenson
3Karo MuratKaro MuratMike LeeDmitry Bivol
4Sullivan BarreraDominic BoeselSean MonaghanEleider Alvarez
5Shefat IsufiJuergen BraehmerDominic BoeselOleksandr Gvozdyk
6Felix ValeraAnthony YardeDamien Hooper+1Artur Beterbiev
7Joe Smith JrEnrico KoellingRobert Parzeczewski+1Sullivan Barrera
8Juergen BraehmerCallum JohnsonEleider Alvarez-2Badou Jack
9Jean PascalSean MonaghanManuel CeballosMarcus Browne
10Joe FournierAdam DeinesFanlong MengJoe Smith Jr
11Mike LeeMarcus BrowneNEWGasan Gasanov
12Isaac ChilembaMeng Fanlong-1Humberto Velazco Torres
13Pierre Hubert DibombeNEWMichael LeeCallum Johnson
14Jake BallSven FornlingNEWBlake Caparello
15Charles FosterRobert Parzeczewski-3Lenin Castillo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Badou JackEnters at #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eleider AlvarezWas #1 last month

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest fallers

  • Robert ParzeczewskiFell from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Meng FanlongSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • Damien HooperFrom #7 to #6
    +1
  • Robert ParzeczewskiFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Eleider AlvarezFrom #6 to #8
    -2

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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