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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2006

Official Heavyweight 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
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for December 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
United States flagShannon Briggs
Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Vacant
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
2United States flagRay AustinUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
3Russia flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+4Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+2
4Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
5United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-2
6United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagCalvin Brock▼-2United States flagTony Thompson
7United States flagLamon BrewsterUnited States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
8Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+4Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichNEWUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1
9United States flagHasim RahmanGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1United States flagHasim Rahman▲+1
10United States flagMike Mollo
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+2
11Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+1United States flagJameel McCline
12Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Ukraine flagOleg Platov▲+2United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1
13Australia flagKali MeehanNEWNew Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+2Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisNEW
14Canada flagJean Francois Bergeron▲+1United States flagEddie ChambersNEWUnited States flagCalvin Brock▼-6
15United States flagEvander HolyfieldNEWUnited States flagRay Austin

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 2006

WBADecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisNow #8 after #12 last month
    ▲+4
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1
  • CA flag
    Jean Francois BergeronFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • BY flag
    Siarhei LiakhovichInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterNow #3 after #6 last month
    ▲+3
  • UA flag
    Oleg PlatovUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockDown 3 places to #6
    ▼-3

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockDown 6 places to #14
    ▼-6
  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiFrom #3 to #5
    ▼-2