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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2006

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for November 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFNovember 2006WBONovember 2006
🏆Italy flagSilvio Branco
World Champion
Not available for November 2006
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1Croatia flagStipe Drews
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1
2United States flagRoy Jones JrUnited States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Croatia flagStipe Drews▼-1
3Argentina flagHugo Hernan GarayUnited States flagGlen Johnson▲+1United States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1
4Ukraine flagYuriy BarashianRomania flagAdrian Diaconu▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▼-1
5Romania flagAdrian DiaconuUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1United States flagChad Dawson
6Australia flagPaul Briggs
Vacant
Romania flagAdrian Diaconu
7Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaUnited States flagMontell Griffin▲+1United States flagAntonio Tarver
8United States flagKeith Holmes▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1Jamaica flagGlen Johnson
9Mexico flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Australia flagDanny Green▲+1Jamaica flagRichard Hall
10United States flagRico Hoye▲+2United Kingdom flagPaul Briggs▲+1Germany flagThomas Ulrich
11Australia flagDanny Green▲+2United States flagPrince Badi AjamuNEWAustralia flagPaul Briggs
12Germany flagThomas Ulrich▲+2Puerto Rico flagManny SiacaNEWUnited States flagPrince Badi Ajamu
13Australia flagPaul MurdochNEWPuerto Rico flagManny SiacaNEWUnited States flagWilliam Joppy
14France flagRachid KanfouahNEWUnited States flagEric HardingNEWFrance flagMehdi Sahnoune
15Poland flagDawid KosteckiUnited States flagDanny Santiago

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 October 2006

WBANovember 2006 vs October 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Rico HoyeNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chad DawsonPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Rico HoyeNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • AU flag
    Danny GreenFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichFrom #14 to #12
    ▲+2

WBONovember 2006 vs October 2006

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsDown one place to #2
    ▼-1
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GaraySlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1