Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFDecember 2017WBODecember 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for December 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
Vacant
Germany flagChristian Hammer
2Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagDominic Breazeale
3United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1United States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell Miller
4Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteJamaica flagDillian Whyte
5United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+6Germany flagTom Schwarz
6Romania flagChristian Hammer▼-3United States flagDominic BreazealeRussia flagAlexander Povetkin
7United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteFrance flagCarlos TakamJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
8Russia flagAlexander UstinovGermany flagAlexander DimitrenkoChina flagZhilei Zhang
9United States flagBJ FloresUnited States flagCharles MartinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
10Panama flagGuillermo JonesGermany flagAgit KabayelUnited States flagBryant JenningsNEW
11Sweden flagOtto WallinRomania flagChristian Hammer▼-6United Kingdom flagHughie Fury▼-1
12United States flagBryant JenningsSweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagAmir Mansour
13Australia flagLucas BrowneNEWFrance flagJohann Duhaupas▲+1Sweden flagOtto Wallin▼-2
14France flagJohann DuhaupasGermany flagTom Schwarz▼-1Australia flagLucas BrowneNEW
15Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoGeorgia flagIago KiladzeUnited States flagLaron Mitchell▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since November 2017

WBADecember 2017 vs November 2017

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerFell from #3 to #6
    ▼-3
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinPreviously #11, enters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinUp 6 places to #5
    ▲+6
  • FR flag
    Johann DuhaupasUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerFell from #5 to #11
    ▼-6
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzDown one place to #14
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2017 vs November 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Hughie FurySlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Laron MitchellDown one place to #15
    ▼-1