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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2017

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for November 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFNovember 2017WBONovember 2017
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for November 2017
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Vacant

1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
Vacant
Ukraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk
2Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
3Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykUkraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera
4Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagKaro Murat▲+1United States flagMarcus Browne
5Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+1United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
6United States flagJoe Smith Jr▲+2Russia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+1Armenia flagKaro Murat
7United States flagMarcus Browne▲+2Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+2United States flagMike Lee
8Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+3United States flagSullivan Barrera▲+2Germany flagDominic Boesel
9Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera▼-2Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+3Mexico flagManuel Ceballos
10Canada flagJean PascalNEWGermany flagEnrico Koelling▼-7Ukraine flagVyacheslav Shabranskyy
11United States flagMike Lee▲+2United States flagMichael LeeUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr
12United Kingdom flagNathan CleverlyUnited States flagTravis Reeves▲+1Poland flagRobert Parzeczewski
13Australia flagBlake Caparello▲+1China flagMeng Fanlong▲+1Australia flagBlake Caparello
14Colombia flagEleider AlvarezNEWUnited Kingdom flagFrank BuglioniNEWAustralia flagDamien Hooper
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeNEWChina flagFanlong Meng

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 2017

WBANovember 2017 vs October 2017

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • CA flag
    Jean PascalNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevPreviously held #6
  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Felix ValeraSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2

IBFNovember 2017 vs October 2017

🏆

There is a new Champion: Canada flagArtur Beterbiev

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievWas #2 last month
  • SE flag
    Erik SkoglundPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingFell from #3 to #10
    ▼-7