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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2019

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFMay 2019WBOMay 2019
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for May 2019
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion

1United States flagMarcus BrowneChina flagMeng Fanlong▲+6United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
2Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
Vacant
Mexico flagGilberto RamirezNEW
3Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagDominic BoeselGermany flagDominic Boesel▼-1
4Sweden flagSven FornlingSweden flagSven FornlingKyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov
5United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+4Poland flagRobert Parzeczewski▼-2
6Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovKyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovColombia flagEleider Alvarez▼-1
7Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+4United Kingdom flagCallum Johnson▲+5Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▼-1
8Sweden flagBadou Jack▼-1Germany flagEnrico KoellingAustralia flagBlake Caparello▼-1
9United Kingdom flagCallum Johnson▼-1Germany flagLeon Bunn▲+5Country flagEmil Markic▼-1
10United States flagCharles Foster▼-1Germany flagAdam Deines▼-5Dominican Republic flagLenin Castillo▼-1
11Australia flagBlake Caparello▼-1Germany flagKaro Murat▼-1Germany flagAdam Deines▼-1
12United Kingdom flagCraig Richards▲+1United States flagSullivan Barrera▼-1United States flagTrevor McCumby▼-1
13France flagMathieu BauderliqueNEWDominican Republic flagFelix ValeraChina flagFanlong Meng▼-1
14Germany flagLeon BunnNEWRussia flagMaksim VlasovNEWUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▼-1
15Canada flagJean PascalUnited States flagMichael LeeNorway flagTim-Robin Lihaug

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 2019

WBAMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselPreviously #11, enters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Blake CaparelloNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp 4 places to #7
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Craig RichardsFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Badou JackDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Callum JohnsonSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Charles FosterFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum JohnsonUp from #12 to #7
  • DE flag
    Leon BunnJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongNow #1 after #7 last month
    ▲+6
  • GB flag
    Callum JohnsonUp 5 places to #7
    ▲+5
  • DE flag
    Leon BunnJumped from #14 to #9
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesDown 5 places to #10
    ▼-5
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezNow ranked #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1