Light Heavyweight
Pound-for-pound brilliance lives at 175 — power that still moves.
The state of the division
Light heavyweight is a pound-for-pound showcase: Dmitry Bivol's defensive boxing, Artur Beterbiev's finishing pressure and David Benavidez's volume make 175 lb one of the most compelling divisions in the sport — a clinic in how opposite styles solve the same problem.
The names — and their styles
Every fighter is a system you can study. Tap a style to train it.
🇷🇺 Dmitry Bivol
Defensive mastery, surgical timing and championship composure.
🇨🇦 Artur Beterbiev
Relentless pressure and bone-rattling, finishing power.
🇺🇸 David Benavidez
High-volume Mexican-style pressure they call 'the Monster'.
The fight everyone wants
Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev
Pure boxing skill against pure destruction — defense versus pressure, the division's defining rivalry.
Two styles, one ring. Which fighter are you?
Find your fighting identity →FAQ
Is light heavyweight the best division?+
Many argue yes — it pairs genuine knockout power with elite skill and speed, and its top names represent cleanly contrasting styles, which makes for the purest style-vs-style chess in boxing.
However the rankings shift, your style is yours.