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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2017

Light Heavyweight rankings for September 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBASeptember 2017WBCIBFSeptember 2017WBOSeptember 2017RING
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Vacant
Not available for September 2017
Vacant
United States flagAndre Ward
Champion
Not available for September 2017
1Russia flagDmitry Bivol
Vacant
Ukraine flagOlexander Gvozdyk+2
2Cuba flagSullivan BarreraRussia flagArtur BeterbievRussia flagSergey Kovalev-1
3Sweden flagBadou Jack-3Germany flagEnrico KoellingCuba flagSullivan Barrera+2
4Ukraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk-1Ukraine flagOleksandr Gvozdyk+1United States flagMarcus Browne+2
5Armenia flagKaro Murat-1Russia flagSergey Kovalev+2Russia flagArtur Beterbiev-3
6Russia flagSergey Kovalev-1Germany flagKaro Murat+2Germany flagEnrico Koelling+1
7Germany flagShefat Isufi-1United States flagMarcus Browne+2United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde+1
8United States flagJoe Smith Jr-1Russia flagIgor Mikhalkin+3Armenia flagKaro Murat+1
9Dominican Republic flagFelix Valera-1Sweden flagErik Skoglund-5Mexico flagManuel Ceballos+1
10United States flagMarcus Browne-1Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagMike Lee+1
11United Kingdom flagNathan Cleverly-1United States flagSullivan Barrera+2Ukraine flagVyacheslav ShabranskyyNEW
12Australia flagTrent Broadhurst-1United States flagMichael LeeGermany flagDominic Boesel
13United States flagMike Lee-1Germany flagDominic BoeselNEWPoland flagRobert Parzeczewski
14Germany flagJuergen Braehmer-1United States flagTravis ReevesAustralia flagDamien Hooper
15Australia flagBlake Caparello-1Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraChina flagFanlong Meng

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 2017

WBASeptember 2017 vs August 2017

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagAndre Ward)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Nathan CleverlyJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr GvozdykSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevFrom #5 to #6
    -1

IBFSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagAndre Ward)

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Trent BroadhurstLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Igor MikhalkinImproved from #11 to #8
    +3
  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratFrom #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Erik SkoglundDropped from #4 to #9
    -5

WBOSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike LeeUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Erik SkoglundPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Olexander GvozdykUp to #1 from #3
    +2
  • CU flag
    Sullivan BarreraClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • US flag
    Marcus BrowneClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Artur BeterbievDown 3 places to #5
    -3
  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevFrom #1 to #2
    -1