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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2023

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for May 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFMay 2023WBOMay 2023
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for May 2023
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion

1United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiGermany flagMichael EifertUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+1
2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagCallum Smith▼-1
3United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeNEWUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+1United Kingdom flagDan Azeez
4United States flagJoe Smith Jr▲+1United Kingdom flagCallum Smith▼-1United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+1
5Venezuela flagAlbert Ramirez▲+1United Kingdom flagDan AzeezUnited Kingdom flagLyndon Arthur▲+4
6United States flagRichard Rivera▲+1Russia flagAli IzmailovMexico flagGilberto Ramirez▲+4
7Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykNEWNew Zealand flagJerome PampelloneGermany flagMichael Eifert▲+4
8Mexico flagGilberto Ramirez▼-5United States flagJoe Smith JrUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-4
9Germany flagDominic Boesel▼-1United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▼-3
10United Kingdom flagCraig Richards▼-1Canada flagJean PascalGermany flagAdam Deines▲+2
11United Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurUnited Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurRussia flagAli Izmailov▼-3
12Australia flagConor Wallace▼-2United States flagRichard RiveraUnited States flagRadivoje Kalajdzic▼-5
13United States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1Libya flagMalik ZinadNEWGermany flagDiyab Simon Dabschah
14Egypt flagAhmed ElbialiAustralia flagConor WallaceNew Zealand flagJerome PampelloneNEW
15Libya flagMalik ZinadIreland flagPadraig McCroryUnited Kingdom flagWilly Hutchinson

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 2023

WBAMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow in the top 10 at #3
  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • LV flag
    Ricards BolotniksOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • VE flag
    Albert RamirezClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Richard RiveraFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezFell from #3 to #8
    ▼-5
  • AU flag
    Conor WallaceDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2023 vs April 2023

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Joshua BuatsiUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Callum SmithSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2023 vs April 2023

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Michael EifertUp from #11 - now #7
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Radivoje KalajdzicCurrently at #12
  • RU flag
    Ali IzmailovNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lyndon ArthurNow #5 after #9 last month
    ▲+4
  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezImproved from #10 to #6
    ▲+4
  • DE flag
    Michael EifertJumped from #11 to #7
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Radivoje KalajdzicFell from #7 to #12
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrDropped from #4 to #8
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeFell from #6 to #9
    ▼-3