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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for October 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFOctober 2018WBOOctober 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for October 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Colombia flagEleider Alvarez
Champion

1Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
2United States flagMarcus Browne
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
3Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagDominic Boesel▲+1United States flagMike Lee
4Cuba flagSullivan BarreraGermany flagKaro Murat▼-1Germany flagDominic Boesel
5Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardePoland flagRobert Parzeczewski
6Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagAdam Deines▲+2Russia flagSergey Kovalev▲+5
7United States flagJoe Smith JrKyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▲+2Sweden flagBadou Jack
8United States flagMike LeeUnited States flagMarcus Browne▲+2Australia flagDamien Hooper▼-2
9Canada flagJean PascalGermany flagEnrico Koelling▼-3United States flagJoe Smith Jr▼-1
10United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiSweden flagSven Fornling▲+4Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▼-1
11United Kingdom flagJoe FournierChina flagMeng FanlongUnited States flagSean Monaghan▼-1
12France flagPierre Hubert DibombeUnited States flagSullivan BarreraNEWAustralia flagBlake Caparello
13Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovUnited States flagMichael LeeGermany flagAdam Deines▲+1
14United States flagCharles FosterUnited States flagJoe Smith JrNEWMexico flagHumberto Velazco Torres▼-1
15Australia flagReagan DessaixPoland flagRobert ParzeczewskiGermany flagEnrico Koelling

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 2018

IBFOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Sven FornlingJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum JohnsonWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • SE flag
    Sven FornlingNow #10 after #14 last month
    ▲+4
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingFell from #6 to #9
    ▼-3
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevPreviously #11, enters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevJumped from #11 to #6
    ▲+5
  • DE flag
    Adam DeinesClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Damien HooperSlipped from #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Joe Smith JrSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1