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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFDecember 2016WBODecember 2016
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Vacant
Not available for December 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+3
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited Kingdom flagHughie Fury▲+3
3Russia flagAlexander UstinovUkraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▼-1
4United States flagShannon BriggsUnited Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+2
5Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoFrance flagCarlos Takam▲+1United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-2
6United Kingdom flagDavid HayeCuba flagLuis Ortiz▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1
7Germany flagMahmoud CharrUkraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▲+1Germany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
8United States flagJarrell MillerUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1Kazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber▲+1
9United States flagTrevor BryanRussia flagAlexander PovetkinNEWBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1
10Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagAndrey Fedosov▲+1
11Russia flagAndrey FedosovPoland flagIzuagbe UgonohNigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh▲+1
12United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteNEWUnited States flagCharles MartinGermany flagChristian Hammer▲+1
13United Kingdom flagDavid PriceUnited Kingdom flagDillian WhyteGermany flagMichael Wallisch▲+1
14Panama flagGuillermo JonesRomania flagChristian HammerPoland flagAndrzej Wawrzyk▲+1
15China flagJun Long ZhangUnited States flagEric MolinaUkraine flagAndriy RudenkoNEW

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 2016

IBFDecember 2016 vs November 2016

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Johann DuhaupasPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

WBODecember 2016 vs November 2016

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There is a new Champion: New Zealand flagJoseph Parker

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerWas #1 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    David HayeNow #1 after #4 last month
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryJumped from #5 to #2
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #3 to #5
    ▼-2
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1