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Light Heavyweight boxing rankings- November 1936

Light Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for November 1936 across organizations. This page is the combined light heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in November 1936.
RankRINGNovember 1936
🏆United States flagJohn Henry Lewis
Champion
1United States flagAl Gainer
2United States flagLeo Kelly
3United Kingdom flagJock McAvoy
4United States flagGus Lesnevich
5United States flagCarmen Barth
6United States flagRay Actis
7United States flagMarty SimmonsNEW
8United States flagFred Lenhart-1
9United States flagDave Clark-1
10United States flagSteve Carr-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived November 1936.

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Month-over-month changes since November 1936

RINGNovember 1936 vs October 1936

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Marty SimmonsEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joey ParksPreviously held #10

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Fred LenhartSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • US flag
    Dave ClarkSlipped a spot to #9
    -1
  • US flag
    Steve CarrSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

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.

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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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