Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — December 2006

Official Cruiserweight rankings for December 2006.

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
RankWBADecember 2006WBCIBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006
🏆United States flagO'Neil Bell
Super Champion
Not available for December 2006
Poland flagKrzysztof Wlodarczyk
Champion
United Kingdom flagEnzo MacCarinelli
Champion
🏆United States flagVirgil Hill
World Champion
🏆Russia flagValery Brudov
Interim Champion

1Germany flagFirat Arslan
Vacant
Germany flagFirat Arslan
2Panama flagGuillermo Jones
Vacant
Italy flagPietro Aurino
3France flagJean Marc MormeckNEWUnited States flagSteve Cunningham▼-1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+4
4United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▼-1Russia flagVadim Tokarev▲+3Italy flagVincenzo Cantatore
5Germany flagMarco Huck▼-1
Vacant
France flagJean Marc Mormeck
6Russia flagVadim Tokarev▼-1Germany flagMarco HuckUnited States flagJohnathon Banks▲+2
7Panama flagLuis Pineda▼-1Russia flagGrigory Drozd▲+1Russia flagNicolay Popov▼-1
8Russia flagGrigory Drozd▼-1Italy flagVincenzo Cantatore▲+1Russia flagVadim Tokarev▲+2
9Algeria flagMohammed Azzaoui▼-1Italy flagPietro Aurino▲+1Argentina flagMauro Ordiales
10United States flagMatt Godfrey▼-1United States flagEmmanuel Nwodo▲+2Germany flagMarco Huck▲+2
11France flagJean Marc MonroseUnited States flagMatt GodfreyNEWItaly flagGiacobbe Fragomeni▼-8
12Italy flagPietro Aurino
Vacant
Nigeria flagEmmanuel NwodoNEW
13Italy flagVincenzo Cantatore
Vacant
Russia flagGrigory Drozd
14Kazakhstan flagVassiliy Jirov
Vacant
Brazil flagLaudelino Barros
15United States flagJohnathon BanksUnited States flagBobby Gunn

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

About the Cruiserweight Division

Weight Limit: 175-200 lbs (79.4-90.7 kg)

The Cruiserweight division, also known as Junior Heavyweight in some organizations, sits between Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight. Established in 1979, it has become one of boxing's most competitive divisions.

Division Characteristics

Cruiserweights combine the speed and athleticism of lighter divisions with significant power. Fighters in this division often have the best of both worlds - quickness and knockout ability.

Notable Facts

The Cruiserweight division has produced many fighters who have successfully moved up to Heavyweight, including Evander Holyfield and David Haye. The division is known for exciting, action-packed fights.

Historical Context

Originally created to provide opportunities for fighters too small for Heavyweight but too large for Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight has developed into a respected and competitive division in its own right.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since November 2006

WBADecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Jean Marc MormeckInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    David HayeDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Marco HuckFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Vadim TokarevSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: Poland flagKrzysztof Wlodarczyk

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Emmanuel NwodoJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Krzysztof WlodarczykWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Vadim TokarevJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • NG flag
    Emmanuel NwodoClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Grigory DrozdClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamDown one place to #3
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Marco HuckNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Giacobbe FragomeniNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    David HayeNow #3 after #7 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Vadim TokarevUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Giacobbe FragomeniDropped from #3 to #11
    ▼-8
  • RU flag
    Nicolay PopovFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1