Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsWho Moved?Archives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Who Moved?
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for November 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC November 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2006IBFNovember 2006WBONovember 2006RINGNovember 2006
🏆Silvio Branco
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
1Stipe Drews
Vacant
Roy Jones Jr+1Antonio Tarver
2Roy Jones JrJulio Gonzalez+1Stipe Drews-1Zsolt Erdei
3Hugo Hernan GarayGlen Johnson+1Julio Gonzalez+1Clinton Woods
4Yuriy BarashianAdrian Diaconu+1Hugo Hernan Garay-1Glen Johnson
5Adrian DiaconuAntonio Tarver+1Chad DawsonTomasz Adamek
6Paul Briggs
Vacant
Adrian DiaconuPaul Briggs
7Manuel SiacaMontell Griffin+1Antonio TarverRoy Jones
8Keith Holmes+1Roy Jones Jr+1Glen JohnsonJulio Gonzalez
9Julio Gonzalez+1Danny Green+1Richard HallHugo Hernan Garay
10Rico Hoye+2Paul Briggs+1Thomas UlrichChad Dawson
11Danny Green+2Prince Badi AjamuNEWPaul Briggs
12Thomas Ulrich+2Manny SiacaNEWPrince Badi Ajamu
13Paul MurdochNEWManny SiacaNEWWilliam Joppy
14Rachid KanfouahNEWEric HardingNEWMehdi Sahnoune
15Dawid KosteckiDanny Santiago

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Keep exploring

World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

Who Moved?

The biggest jumps, drops, and disappearances this month.

Monthly archive

Historical rankings, month by month.

Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Something look wrong? Report an error

Month-over-month changes since October 2006

WBANovember 2006 vs October 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Rico HoyeNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chad DawsonPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

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

WBONovember 2006 vs October 2006

Biggest risers

  • Roy Jones JrUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Julio GonzalezFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Stipe DrewsDown one place to #2
    -1
  • Hugo Hernan GaraySlipped a spot to #4
    -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.

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.