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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2023

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for October 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFOctober 2023WBOOctober 2023
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Super Champion
Not available for October 2023
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion

1United Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiGermany flagMichael EifertUnited Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi
2United Kingdom flagDan Azeez
Vacant
United Kingdom flagCallum Smith
3United Kingdom flagAnthony YardeUnited Kingdom flagJoshua BuatsiUnited Kingdom flagDan Azeez
4Venezuela flagAlbert RamirezUnited Kingdom flagDan AzeezGermany flagMichael Eifert▲+2
5United States flagRichard RiveraUkraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+2Ukraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk▲+3
6Ukraine flagOleksandr GvozdykRussia flagAli Izmailov▼-1United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde▲+3
7United Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurNew Zealand flagJerome Pampellone▼-1Venezuela flagAlbert RamirezNEW
8Australia flagConor WallaceUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardeGermany flagAdam Deines▲+2
9Egypt flagAhmed ElbialiUnited Kingdom flagLyndon ArthurRussia flagAli Izmailov▼-2
10United States flagLawrence KingNEWUnited States flagRichard Rivera▲+2United Kingdom flagWilly Hutchinson▲+3
11Libya flagMalik ZinadAustralia flagConor WallaceNew Zealand flagJerome Pampellone
12United States flagRadivoje KalajdzicUnited Kingdom flagCallum Smith▼-2United Kingdom flagZach ParkerNEW
13Germany flagMichael EifertCanada flagJean PascalUnited States flagAndre Dirrell▼-9
14Canada flagKareem HackettLibya flagMalik ZinadGermany flagDiyab Simon Dabschah▼-2
15United States flagAndre DirrellEgypt flagAhmed ElbialiColombia flagJuan Carrillo

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 2023

WBAOctober 2023 vs September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lawrence KingEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Gabriel Omar DiazWas #10 last month

IBFOctober 2023 vs September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Richard RiveraNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum SmithFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Richard RiveraNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Callum SmithSlipped from #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Ali IzmailovDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Jerome PampelloneSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2023 vs September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • VE flag
    Albert RamirezEnters at #7
  • GB flag
    Willy HutchinsonJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellNow ranked #13
  • MX flag
    Gilberto RamirezLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Anthony YardeNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Willy HutchinsonJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellDown 9 places to #13
    ▼-9
  • RU flag
    Ali IzmailovNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Diyab Simon DabschahDown to #14 from #12
    ▼-2