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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2015

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for October 2015.

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
RankWBAOctober 2015WBCIBFOctober 2015WBOOctober 2015
🏆Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
Not available for October 2015
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
World Champion

1Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera
Vacant
Germany flagDominic Boesel
2Poland flagAndrzej FonfaraRussia flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagArtur Beterbiev
3Canada flagArtur BeterbievSweden flagErik Skoglund▲+1Haiti flagJean Pascal
4United States flagSean MonaghanPoland flagAndrzej Fonfara▲+1Malawi flagIsaac Chilemba
5Canada flagJean PascalUnited States flagSean Monaghan▲+1Poland flagAndrzej Fonfara
6Cuba flagSullivan BarreraCanada flagJean Pascal▲+1Colombia flagEleider Alvarez
7Ukraine flagStanyslav KashtanovUnited States flagSullivan Barrera▲+1Cuba flagYunieski Gonzalez
8United States flagBernard HopkinsCanada flagEleider Alvarez▲+1United States flagSean Monaghan
9South Africa flagThomas OosthuizenRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+1United States flagTrevor McCumby▲+2
10United States flagMarcus BrowneUnited States flagEdwin Rodriguez▲+2Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▼-1
11Italy flagMirco RicciCuba flagYunieski GonzalezRomania flagLucian Bute▼-1
12Russia flagMedzhid BektemirovNEWAlgeria flagNadjib Mohammedi▲+1Germany flagEnrico Koelling
13Haiti flagAzea AugustamaGermany flagKaro Murat▲+1Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov
14France flagMehdi AmarUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+1Italy flagMirco Ricci
15
Vacant
Germany flagEnrico KoellingNEWHungary flagNorbert Nemesapati

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 2015

IBFOctober 2015 vs September 2015

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    Edwin RodriguezPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Bernard HopkinsOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Edwin RodriguezClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • SE flag
    Erik SkoglundClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • PL flag
    Andrzej FonfaraUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

WBOOctober 2015 vs September 2015

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Trevor McCumbyUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Trevor McCumbyUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeDown one place to #11
    ▼-1