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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2017

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for October 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
RankWBAOctober 2017WBCIBFOctober 2017WBOOctober 2017
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Vacant
Not available for October 2017
Vacant
Vacant
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion

1Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+1
Vacant
Ukraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk
2Sweden flagBadou Jack▲+1Russia flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagSergey Kovalev
3Ukraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+1Germany flagEnrico KoellingCuba flagSullivan Barrera
4Armenia flagKaro Murat▲+1Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykUnited States flagMarcus Browne
5Germany flagShefat Isufi▲+2Germany flagKaro Murat▲+1United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+2
6Russia flagSergey KovalevUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+1Armenia flagKaro Murat▲+2
7Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera▲+2Russia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+1United States flagMike Lee▲+3
8United States flagJoe Smith JrSweden flagErik Skoglund▲+1Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+4
9United States flagMarcus Browne▲+1Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+1Mexico flagManuel Ceballos
10Australia flagTrent Broadhurst▲+2United States flagSullivan Barrera▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Shabranskyy▲+1
11Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+3United States flagMichael Lee▲+1United States flagJoe Smith JrNEW
12United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly▼-1Germany flagDominic Boesel▲+1Poland flagRobert Parzeczewski▲+1
13United States flagMike LeeUnited States flagTravis Reeves▲+1Australia flagBlake CaparelloNEW
14Australia flagBlake Caparello▲+1China flagMeng FanlongNEWAustralia flagDamien Hooper
15Russia flagEgor MekhontsevNEWDominican Republic flagFelix ValeraChina 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 September 2017

WBAOctober 2017 vs September 2017

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There is a new World Champion: Russia flagDmitry Bivol

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dmitry BivolOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerUp 3 places to #11
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Shefat IsufiUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Felix ValeraNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Nathan CleverlyFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

IBFOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

WBOOctober 2017 vs September 2017

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagAndre Ward)

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp from #12 to #8
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav ShabranskyyClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievWas #5 last month
  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp 4 places to #8
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Mike LeeUp 3 places to #7
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2