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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for May 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1Sweden flagBadou JackNEW
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
2United States flagMarcus Browne
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
3Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagKaro MuratUnited States flagMike Lee
4Cuba flagSullivan BarreraGermany flagDominic BoeselUnited States flagSean Monaghan
5Germany flagShefat IsufiGermany flagJuergen BraehmerGermany flagDominic Boesel
6Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeAustralia flagDamien Hooper▲+1
7United States flagJoe Smith JrGermany flagEnrico KoellingPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski▲+1
8Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonColombia flagEleider Alvarez▼-2
9Canada flagJean PascalUnited States flagSean MonaghanMexico flagManuel Ceballos
10United Kingdom flagJoe FournierGermany flagAdam DeinesChina flagFanlong Meng
11United States flagMike LeeUnited States flagMarcus BrowneNEWRussia flagGasan Gasanov
12Malawi flagIsaac ChilembaChina flagMeng Fanlong▼-1Mexico flagHumberto Velazco Torres
13France flagPierre Hubert DibombeNEWUnited States flagMichael LeeUnited Kingdom flagCallum Johnson
14United Kingdom flagJake BallSweden flagSven FornlingNEWAustralia flagBlake Caparello
15United States flagCharles FosterPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski▼-3Dominican Republic flagLenin Castillo

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 2018

WBAMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Badou JackEnters at #1

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezWas #1 last month

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiFell from #12 to #15
    ▼-3
  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Damien HooperFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2