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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2008

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for November 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFNovember 2008WBONovember 2008
🏆Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
World Champion
Not available for November 2008
United States flagChad Dawson
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagTavoris Cloud▲+1United States flagBernard Hopkins▲+1
2Ukraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov
Vacant
Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+1
3Jamaica flagGlen Johnson▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1
4Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+1United Kingdom flagClinton Woods▲+1Jamaica flagGlen JohnsonNEW
5United States flagRoy Jones Jr▲+1United States flagAntonio TarverUkraine flagVyacheslav Uzelkov▲+1
6Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1United States flagGlen Johnson▲+1United Kingdom flagDean Francis▼-1
7Poland flagDawid Kostecki▲+1United States flagChris Henry▲+1United States flagRoy Jones Jr▼-6
8France flagRachid Kanfouah▲+1Poland flagAleksy Kuziemski▲+1Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-1
9United States flagYusaf MacK▲+1
Vacant
United States flagTavoris Cloud▼-1
10Germany flagThomas Ulrich▲+1United States flagShauna George▲+1Albania flagElvir Muriqi
11United States flagShaun George▲+1United States flagYusaf MacK▲+1United States flagAntonio TarverNEW
12United States flagChris HenryNEWUkraine flagYuri Barashian▲+1Country flagJoe Spina
13Albania flagElvir MuriqiItaly flagAntonio Brancalion▲+2Ukraine flagYuri Barashian
14Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaUnited States flagElvir MuriqiNEWTonga flagWalter Pupua
15Australia flagTim BellPuerto Rico flagFrancisco Alvarez

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 2008

WBANovember 2008 vs October 2008

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Yuriy BarashianOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

IBFNovember 2008 vs October 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagChad Dawson(previously United States flagAntonio Tarver)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chad DawsonPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Antonio BrancalionUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

WBONovember 2008 vs October 2008

Entered the top 10

  • JM flag
    Glen JohnsonNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Clinton WoodsLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • PL flag
    Aleksy KuziemskiFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrFell from #1 to #7
    ▼-6
  • GB flag
    Dean FrancisDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1