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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2018

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for September 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFSeptember 2018WBOSeptember 2018
🏆Russia flagDmitry Bivol
World Champion
Not available for September 2018
Canada flagArtur Beterbiev
Champion
Colombia flagEleider Alvarez
Champion

1Sweden flagBadou Jack
Vacant
United States flagMarcus Browne
2United States flagMarcus Browne
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Yarde
3Armenia flagKaro MuratGermany flagKaro MuratUnited States flagMike Lee
4Cuba flagSullivan BarreraGermany flagDominic BoeselGermany flagDominic Boesel▲+1
5Germany flagShefat IsufiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony YardePoland flagRobert Parzeczewski▲+2
6Dominican Republic flagFelix ValeraGermany flagEnrico KoellingAustralia flagDamien Hooper
7United States flagJoe Smith JrUnited Kingdom flagCallum JohnsonSweden flagBadou Jack▲+1
8United States flagMike LeeGermany flagAdam DeinesUnited States flagJoe Smith Jr▲+1
9Canada flagJean Pascal▲+1Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▲+2Kyrgyzstan flagUmar Salamov▲+5
10United Kingdom flagJoshua Buatsi▲+2United States flagMarcus BrowneUnited States flagSean Monaghan▼-6
11United Kingdom flagJoe FournierChina flagMeng Fanlong▲+1Russia flagSergey Kovalev▼-1
12France flagPierre Hubert Dibombe▲+1United States flagSean Monaghan▼-3Australia flagBlake Caparello
13Kyrgyzstan flagUmar SalamovNEWUnited States flagMichael LeeMexico flagHumberto Velazco Torres
14United States flagCharles FosterSweden flagSven FornlingGermany flagAdam Deines▲+1
15Australia flagReagan DessaixPoland flagRobert ParzeczewskiGermany flagEnrico KoellingNEW

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 2018

WBASeptember 2018 vs August 2018

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joshua BuatsiNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Joshua BuatsiNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • CA flag
    Jean PascalFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Pierre Hubert DibombeFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

IBFSeptember 2018 vs August 2018

Entered the top 10

  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • CN flag
    Meng FanlongClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanDropped from #9 to #12
    ▼-3

WBOSeptember 2018 vs August 2018

Entered the top 10

  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovUp from #14 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • KG flag
    Umar SalamovUp 5 places to #9
    ▲+5
  • PL flag
    Robert ParzeczewskiClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • DE flag
    Dominic BoeselUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Sean MonaghanDropped from #4 to #10
    ▼-6
  • RU flag
    Sergey KovalevFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1