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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2003

Light Heavyweight rankings for September 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2003WBOSeptember 2003RINGSeptember 2003
🏆Silvio BrancoNEW
World Champion
Dariusz Michalczewski
Champion
Roy Jones
Champion
1Dariusz MichalczewskiNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Stipe DrewsAntonio Tarver
2Lou Del ValleJulio GonzalezDariusz Michalczewski
3Mehdi Sahnoune-3Zsolt Erdei+1Glen Johnson
4Bruno Girard+1Thomas Ulrich-1Eric Harding
5David Telesco+1Alejandro LakatosMehdi Sahnoune
6George Khalid Jones+2Hugo Hernan Garay+1Julio Gonzalez
7Paul Briggs+2Richard Hall-1Montell Griffin
8Fabrice TiozzoNEWAlexei TrofimovClinton Woods
9Montell Griffin+1Glen JohnsonRichard Hall
10Thomas Ulrich+1Darren CorbettNEWGeorge Jones
11Stipe Drews+2David Telesco-1
12Laudelino Barros+2Laudelino Barros+3
13Elvis Michailenko+2Clinton Woods
14Jackson ChanetNEWBruno Girard-3
15Paul MurdochNEWDerrick Harmon-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2003

WBASeptember 2003 vs August 2003

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Silvio Branco(previously Mehdi Sahnoune)

Entered the top 10

  • Dariusz MichalczewskiEnters at #1
  • Fabrice TiozzoNow ranked #8
  • Thomas UlrichPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Manuel SiacaMoved down to Super Middleweight
  • Thomas HansvollMoved up to Cruiserweight
  • Julio GonzalezPreviously #3, now WBO Champion

Biggest risers

  • George Khalid JonesClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2
  • Paul BriggsFrom #9 to #7
    +2
  • Stipe DrewsNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2

WBOSeptember 2003 vs August 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Darren CorbettNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David TelescoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Laudelino BarrosImproved from #15 to #12
    +3
  • Zsolt ErdeiFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bruno GirardDown 3 places to #14
    -3
  • Derrick HarmonNow #15 after being #12 last month
    -3
  • Thomas UlrichFrom #3 to #4
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.