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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for September 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC September 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2006IBFSeptember 2006WBOSeptember 2006RINGSeptember 2006
🏆Silvio Branco
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
1Stipe Drews
Vacant
Stipe DrewsAntonio Tarver
2Pietro AurinoJulio Gonzalez+1Roy Jones Jr+1Zsolt Erdei+1
3Roy Jones JrHugo Hernan Garay+3Hugo Hernan Garay+1Clinton Woods+2
4Hugo Hernan GarayGlen Johnson-2Julio Gonzalez+1Glen Johnson-2
5Yuriy BarashianAdrian Diaconu+2Paul Briggs+2Roy Jones-1
6Adrian DiaconuAntonio Tarver+2Chad DawsonTomasz Adamek
7Paul Briggs
Vacant
Glen Johnson-5Julio Gonzalez
8Manuel SiacaMontell Griffin+1Antonio TarverPaul Briggs
9Chad Dawson
Vacant
Adrian DiaconuHugo Hernan Garay
10Keith HolmesChad Dawson+1Cory Cummings+1Chad Dawson
11Mehdi SahnouneRoy Jones Jr+1Richard Hall+1
12Julio Gonzalez
Vacant
Thomas Ulrich+1
13Rico Hoye
Vacant
William Joppy+1
14Danny Green
Vacant
Prince Badi Ajamu+1
15Thomas UlrichMehdi Sahnoune-5

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2006

IBFSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Paul BriggsLast ranked #3
  • Stipe DrewsOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Hugo Hernan GarayFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Adrian DiaconuClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Antonio TarverUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Glen JohnsonFell from #1 to #4
    -3

WBOSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Cory CummingsClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mehdi SahnouneDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • Paul BriggsNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Roy Jones JrFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Glen JohnsonFell from #2 to #7
    -5
  • Mehdi SahnouneDropped from #10 to #15
    -5

RINGSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Biggest risers

  • Clinton WoodsNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Zsolt ErdeiFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Glen JohnsonNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    -2
  • Roy JonesSlipped a spot to #5
    -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.