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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2003

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for November 2003.

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
RankWBANovember 2003WBCIBFWBONovember 2003
🏆Italy flagSilvio Branco
World Champion
Not available for November 2003
Not available for November 2003
Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez
Champion

1Poland flagDariusz MichalczewskiPoland flagDariusz Michalczewski
2United States flagAntonio TarverNEWCroatia flagStipe Drews▼-1
3France flagMehdi SahnouneArgentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+3
4France flagBruno GirardHungary flagZsolt Erdei▼-1
5Country flagDavid TelescoGermany flagThomas Ulrich▼-1
6United States flagGeorge Khalid JonesUnited States flagAntonio TarverNEW
7Australia flagPaul BriggsUnited States flagRichard Hall▲+1
8France flagFabrice TiozzoUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+1
9United States flagMontell GriffinPoland flagTomasz AdamekNEW
10Germany flagThomas UlrichUnited States flagRico HoyeNEW
11Croatia flagStipe DrewsUkraine flagAlexei Trofimov▼-4
12Argentina flagHugo Hernan GarayNEWUnited States flagDavid Telesco▼-1
13United States flagDanny BatchelderNEWBrazil flagLaudelino Barros▼-1
14France flagJackson ChanetUnited States flagDerrick Harmon▲+1
15Australia flagPaul MurdochPuerto Rico flagManny Siaca▼-1

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 September 2003

WBANovember 2003 vs September 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverNow in the top 10 at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lou Del VallePreviously held #2

WBONovember 2003 vs October 2003

🏆

There is a new Champion: Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez(previously Poland flagDariusz Michalczewski)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverNow in the top 10 at #6
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekNow in the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Rico HoyeEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezWas #2 last month
  • RO flag
    Alejandro LakatosWas #5 last month
  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovNow ranked #11
  • GB flag
    Darren CorbettOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayUp 3 places to #3
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Richard HallUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Alexei TrofimovDown 4 places to #11
    ▼-4
  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1
  • HU flag
    Zsolt ErdeiDown one place to #4
    ▼-1