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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2010

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2010.

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 2010WBCIBFDecember 2010WBODecember 2010
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for December 2010
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Vacant
Poland flagTomasz Adamek
2Country flagDenis Boytsov
Vacant
New Zealand flagDavid Tua
3Russia flagAlexander PovetkinPoland flagTomasz Adamek▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
4Russia flagAlexander UstinovUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
5United States flagHasim RahmanUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
6Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+2Russia flagNikolai Valuev
7Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagSamuel PeterCuba flagOdlanier Solis
8France flagJean Marc MormeckFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+3Finland flagRobert Helenius▲+5
9Australia flagKali MeehanUnited States flagJoe HanksNEWUnited States flagChauncy Welliver
10Poland flagTomasz AdamekUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+4United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
11Finland flagRobert HeleniusUnited States flagDerrick Rossy▲+4Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-3
12Uzbekistan flagTimur IbragimovGermany flagDenis BoytsovUnited States flagChris Arreola▼-1
13Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagJohnathon Banks▼-4Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-1
14Cuba flagJuan Carlos GomezGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-1Australia flagAlex Leapai
15United States flagChris ArreolaBrazil flagMarcelo Luiz Nacimiento

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 2010

IBFDecember 2010 vs November 2010

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksFell to #13
  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBODecember 2010 vs November 2010

Entered the top 10

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusJumped from #13 to #8
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFell from #8 to #11
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterDown one place to #13
    ▼-1