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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFDecember 2008WBODecember 2008
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Not available for December 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
πŸ†Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion

1Australia flagKali MeehanRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
2Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+3United Kingdom flagDavid Hayeβ–²+1
3United States flagJohn RuizGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1
4Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-2
5United States flagKevin JohnsonUnited States flagEddie Chambersβ–²+2Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
6Country flagDenis Boytsovβ–²+5United States flagSamuel PeterNEWNew Zealand flagShane Cameronβ–²+1
7United Kingdom flagDavid Hayeβ–Ό-1Kazakhstan flagOleg Maskaevβ–²+1Russia flagDenis Boytsovβ–²+2
8United States flagRay Austinβ–Ό-1United States flagJames Toneyβ–²+3United States flagHasim Rahmanβ–²+2
9United States flagDavarryl Williamsonβ–Ό-1United States flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagMichael GrantNEW
10United States flagChris Arreolaβ–Ό-1Australia flagKali Meehanβ–²+2Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomezβ–²+1
11United States flagLamon Brewsterβ–²+1TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Samβ–²+2United States flagBrian Mintoβ–²+1
12Costa Rica flagCarl Davis Drumondβ–Ό-2United States flagRay AustinNEWCountry flagKali Meehanβ–²+1
13United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagCedric Boswellβ–²+2Ukraine flagAlex Mazikinβ–²+1
14Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagKevin JohnsonNEWArgentina flagGonzalo Omar Basileβ–²+1
15United States flagBrian MintoUkraine flagTaras BidenkoNEW

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 2008

WBADecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovPreviously #11, enters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CR flag
    Carl Davis DrumondDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovNow #6 after #11 last month
    β–²+5
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CR flag
    Carl Davis DrumondDown to #12 from #10
    β–Ό-2
  • GB flag
    David HayeFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Ray AustinSlipped a spot to #8
    β–Ό-1

IBFDecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterEnters at #6
  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #4 to #2
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    James ToneyClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1

WBODecember 2008 vs November 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael GrantNow in the top 10 at #9
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Travis WalkerWas #6 last month
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovUp to #7 from #9
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    David HayeClimbed a place to #2
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #2 to #4
    β–Ό-2