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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2015

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for September 2015.

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
RankWBASeptember 2015WBCIBFSeptember 2015WBOSeptember 2015
🏆Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
Not available for September 2015
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Champion
Russia flagSergey Kovalev
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagJuergen Braehmer
World Champion

1Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera
Vacant
Germany flagDominic Boesel
2Poland flagAndrzej FonfaraRussia flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagArtur Beterbiev
3Canada flagArtur BeterbievUnited States flagBernard HopkinsHaiti flagJean Pascal
4United States flagSean MonaghanSweden flagErik SkoglundMalawi flagIsaac Chilemba
5Canada flagJean Pascal▲+1Poland flagAndrzej FonfaraPoland flagAndrzej Fonfara
6Cuba flagSullivan Barrera▲+1United States flagSean MonaghanColombia flagEleider Alvarez▲+8
7Ukraine flagStanyslav Kashtanov▼-2Canada flagJean PascalCuba flagYunieski Gonzalez
8United States flagBernard HopkinsUnited States flagSullivan BarreraUnited States flagSean Monaghan
9South Africa flagThomas OosthuizenCanada flagEleider AlvarezCuba flagSullivan Barrera
10United States flagMarcus BrowneRussia flagIgor Mikhalkin▲+3Romania flagLucian ButeNEW
11Italy flagMirco RicciCuba flagYunieski GonzalezUnited States flagTrevor McCumby▼-1
12Montenegro flagKonni KonradUnited States flagEdwin RodriguezGermany flagEnrico Koelling▼-1
13Haiti flagAzea AugustamaAlgeria flagNadjib Mohammedi▼-3Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▼-1
14France flagMehdi AmarGermany flagKaro MuratItaly flagMirco Ricci▼-1
15Australia flagTrent BroadhurstUnited States flagMarcus BrowneNEWHungary flagNorbert Nemesapati

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 August 2015

WBASeptember 2015 vs August 2015

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Stanyslav KashtanovSlipped from #5 to #7
    ▼-2

IBFSeptember 2015 vs August 2015

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Nadjib MohammediDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinImproved from #13 to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Nadjib MohammediDropped from #10 to #13
    ▼-3

WBOSeptember 2015 vs August 2015

Entered the top 10

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezUp from #14 to #6
  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PY flag
    Isidro Ranoni PrietoWas #6 last month
  • US flag
    Trevor McCumbyNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • CO flag
    Eleider AlvarezUp 8 places to #6
    ▲+8

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Trevor McCumbyDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Enrico KoellingSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1