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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2015

Heavyweight rankings for December 2015. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING December 2015 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2015IBFDecember 2015WBODecember 2015
🏆Tyson Fury
Super Champion
Vacant
Tyson FuryNEW
Champion
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
1Luis OrtizVyacheslav GlazkovCharles Martin+1
2Lucas Browne
Vacant
Anthony Joshua+1
3Wladimir KlitschkoCharles Martin+1Joseph Parker+2
4Shannon BriggsErkan Teper+1Wladimir Klitschko-4
5Alexander Ustinov+2Anthony Joshua+3Vyacheslav Glazkov-1
6Fres Oquendo-1Carlos Takam+3Alexander Povetkin
7Andrey Fedosov+1Joseph Parker+3Andrey Fedosov
8Antonio Tarver+1Steve Cunningham-1Andy Ruiz
9David HayeNEWAndy Ruiz+2Edmund Gerber
10Erkan Teper+1Bermane Stiverne+2Erkan Teper
11Joseph Parker+1Kubrat Pulev+2Michael Wallisch
12Anthony Joshua+1Robert HeleniusNEWArtur Szpilka
13Bryant Jennings-7Derek Chisora+2Carlos Takam
14Kubrat Pulev+1Alexander UstinovNEWLucas Browne
15Jarrell MillerNEWAndrey Fedosov-1Izuagbe Ugonoh

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2015

WBADecember 2015 vs November 2015

Entered the top 10

  • David HayeNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Erkan TeperUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bryant JenningsFell to #13
  • Mark De MoriPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Alexander UstinovFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Andrey FedosovUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • Antonio TarverUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bryant JenningsNow #13 after being #6 last month
    -7
  • Fres OquendoFrom #5 to #6
    -1

IBFDecember 2015 vs November 2015

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Tyson Fury)

Entered the top 10

  • Andy RuizPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • Bermane StiverneJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wladimir KlitschkoOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Artur SzpilkaOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • Anthony JoshuaJumped from #8 to #5
    +3
  • Carlos TakamUp 3 places to #6
    +3
  • Joseph ParkerUp 3 places to #7
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Steve CunninghamDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Andrey FedosovDown one place to #15
    -1

WBODecember 2015 vs November 2015

🏆

There is a new Champion: Tyson Fury

Biggest risers

  • Joseph ParkerFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Charles MartinUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Vyacheslav GlazkovFrom #4 to #5
    -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.

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