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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - December 2018

Heavyweight rankings for December 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2018WBODecember 2018RINGDecember 2018
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Vacant
🏆Mahmoud Charr
World Champion
1Trevor BryanDillian WhyteAnthony Joshua
2Jarrell MillerBryant JenningsTyson Fury+5
3Fres OquendoTom SchwarzDeontay Wilder-1
4Dillian WhyteJarrell MillerLuis Ortiz-1
5Joe Joyce+4Zhilei ZhangDillian Whyte-1
6Otto WallinKyotaro FujimotoAlexander Povetkin-1
7Bryant JenningsTyrone SpongJoseph Parker-1
8Alexander PovetkinAgit KabayelJarrell Miller+1
9Filip Hrgovic+1Junior Fa+1Adam Kownacki-1
10Sergey Kuzmin+1Otto Wallin-1Kubrat Pulev
11Kyotaro FujimotoNEWDerek Chisora
12Michael HunterAli Eren Demirezen
13Bogdan DinuChristian HammerNEW
14Dillon Carman+1Richard Lartey-1
15Guillermo Jones-1Izuagbe Ugonoh

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2018

WBADecember 2018 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Sergey KuzminPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Derek ChisoraPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Joe JoyceJumped from #9 to #5
    +4
  • Filip HrgovicUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Sergey KuzminClimbed a place to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Guillermo JonesSlipped a spot to #15
    -1

WBODecember 2018 vs November 2018

Biggest risers

  • Junior FaClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Otto WallinFrom #9 to #10
    -1
  • Richard LarteyDown one place to #14
    -1

RINGDecember 2018 vs November 2018

Biggest risers

  • Tyson FuryImproved from #7 to #2
    +5
  • Jarrell MillerFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Deontay WilderFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Luis OrtizSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #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.

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