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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2010

Heavyweight rankings for December 2010. 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 2010 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2010IBFDecember 2010WBODecember 2010RINGDecember 2010
🏆David Haye
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
1Ruslan Chagaev
Vacant
Tomasz AdamekVitali Klitschko
2Denis Boytsov
Vacant
David TuaDavid Haye
3Alexander PovetkinTomasz Adamek+1Alexander PovetkinAlexander Povetkin
4Alexander UstinovEddie Chambers+1Denis BoytsovTomasz Adamek
5Hasim RahmanRuslan Chagaev+1Ruslan ChagaevRuslan Chagaev
6Nikolai ValuevChris Arreola+2Nikolai ValuevEddie Chambers
7Alexander DimitrenkoSamuel PeterOdlanier SolisDenis Boytsov
8Jean Marc MormeckRobert Helenius+3Robert Helenius+5Nikolai Valuev
9Kali MeehanJoe HanksNEWChauncy WelliverAlexander Dimitrenko
10Tomasz AdamekTony Thompson+4Derek ChisoraChris Arreola
11Robert HeleniusDerrick Rossy+4Alexander Dimitrenko-3
12Timur IbragimovDenis BoytsovChris Arreola-1
13Dennis BakhtovJohnathon Banks-4Samuel Peter-1
14Juan Carlos GomezAlexander Dimitrenko-1Alex Leapai
15Chris ArreolaMarcelo Luiz Nacimiento

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2010

IBFDecember 2010 vs November 2010

Entered the top 10

  • Joe HanksInto the top 10 at #9
  • Tony ThompsonNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Johnathon BanksFell to #13
  • Odlanier SolisLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Tony ThompsonNow #10 after being #13 last month
    +3
  • Derrick RossyNow #11 after being #14 last month
    +3
  • Robert HeleniusFrom #10 to #8
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Johnathon BanksNow #13 after being #8 last month
    -5
  • Alexander DimitrenkoDown to #14 from #12
    -2
  • Samuel PeterDown one place to #7
    -1

WBODecember 2010 vs November 2010

Entered the top 10

  • Robert HeleniusPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alexander DimitrenkoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Robert HeleniusJumped from #13 to #8
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Alexander DimitrenkoFell from #8 to #11
    -3
  • Chris ArreolaDown one place to #12
    -1
  • Samuel PeterDown one place to #13
    -1

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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