WBO Light Heavyweight rankings archive for August 2017. This page is the WBO-only list. View all WBO rankings, or compare the Light Heavyweight boxing rankings across all organizations, or open the latest WBO Light Heavyweight rankings.
Source: WBO Archived August 2017.
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There is a new Champion: 
Oleksandr Usyk(previously 
Andre Ward)
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.
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.
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.
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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Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest WBO monthly rankings (January 2000).
Eleider Alvarez