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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2005

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFDecember 2005WBODecember 2005
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for December 2005
Vacant
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagJames Toney
3United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagRay AustinGermany flagLuan Krasniqi
4United States flagRay AustinUnited States flagCalvin BrockNigeria flagSamuel Peter
5United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagJames ToneyRussia flagSultan Ibragimov
6United States flagCalvin BrockUnited States flagMonte BarrettUnited States flagCalvin Brock
7United States flagLarry DonaldUnited States flagSamuel PeterUnited States flagLance Whitaker▲+1
8United States flagMonte Barrett
Vacant
Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1
9Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+2United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUkraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+1
10United States flagDavarryl Williamson▼-1Germany flagLuan KrasniqiUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
11Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-1Italy flagPaolo VidozUnited Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+1
12Jamaica flagOwen BeckUnited States flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+1
13United States flagDonnell HolmesUnited States flagZuri LawrenceCuba flagJuan Carlos GomezNEW
14Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1United States flagShannon BriggsNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
15Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisNEWUnited Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsItaly flagMiguel MolloNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Heavyweight Division

Weight Limit: No upper limit (typically 200+ lbs / 90.7+ kg)

The Heavyweight division is boxing's most prestigious weight class, featuring the largest fighters in the sport. Historically, heavyweight champions have been among the most famous athletes in the world, with legendary figures like Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson defining eras of boxing history.

Division Characteristics

Heavyweight boxers rely on power and size, with knockouts being more common than in lighter divisions. The division has no upper weight limit, allowing for a wide range of body types and fighting styles.

Notable Facts

The Heavyweight division has produced some of boxing's most iconic moments and biggest pay-per-view events. Modern heavyweights combine size, power, and athleticism in ways that previous generations couldn't match.

Historical Context

Heavyweight boxing has been a cornerstone of professional boxing since the sport's early days. The division has evolved significantly, with modern heavyweights being faster and more athletic than their predecessors while maintaining devastating power.

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Month-over-month changes since November 2005

WBADecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovClimbed from #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2005 vs November 2005

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1