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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2006

Heavyweight rankings for December 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC December 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2006IBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006RINGDecember 2006
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Shannon Briggs
Champion
Vacant
1Ruslan Chagaev
Vacant
Sultan IbragimovWladimir Klitschko
2Ray AustinRay Austin+1Samuel PeterOleg Maskaev
3Sultan IbragimovLamon Brewster+4Ruslan Chagaev+2Samuel Peter
4Siarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Alexander DimitrenkoJames Toney
5John Ruiz
Vacant
Luan Krasniqi-2Shannon Briggs
6Davarryl WilliamsonCalvin Brock-2Tony ThompsonSiarhei Liakhovich
7Lamon BrewsterDavarryl Williamson+1Siarhei LiakhovichLamon Brewster
8Vladimir Virchis+4Siarhei LiakhovichNEWLamon Brewster+1Nikolai Valuev
9Hasim RahmanLuan Krasniqi+1Hasim Rahman+1Ruslan Chagaev
10Mike Mollo
Vacant
Matt Skelton+2John Ruiz
11Taras BidenkoTony Thompson+1Jameel McCline
12Alexander Dimitrenko+1Oleg Platov+2Evander Holyfield+1
13Kali MeehanNEWShane Cameron+2Vladimir VirchisNEW
14Jean Francois Bergeron+1Eddie ChambersNEWCalvin Brock-6
15Evander HolyfieldNEWRay Austin

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2006

WBADecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Vladimir VirchisJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Larry DonaldPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Vladimir VirchisNow #8 after being #12 last month
    +4
  • Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #13 to #12
    +1
  • Jean Francois BergeronFrom #15 to #14
    +1

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Siarhei LiakhovichInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sultan IbragimovPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • Lamon BrewsterNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Oleg PlatovUp one spot to #12
    +1
  • Shane CameronUp one spot to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Calvin BrockDown 3 places to #6
    -3

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Matt SkeltonUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Calvin BrockNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • Ruslan ChagaevClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Matt SkeltonFrom #12 to #10
    +2
  • Lamon BrewsterClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Calvin BrockDown 6 places to #14
    -6
  • Luan KrasniqiFrom #3 to #5
    -2

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.

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