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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2018

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFWBODecember 2018
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for December 2018
Not available for December 2018
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
πŸ†Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanJamaica flagDillian Whyte
2United States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagBryant Jennings
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoGermany flagTom Schwarz
4United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteUnited States flagJarrell Miller
5United Kingdom flagJoe Joyceβ–²+4China flagZhilei Zhang
6Sweden flagOtto WallinJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
7United States flagBryant JenningsSuriname flagTyrone Spong
8Russia flagAlexander PovetkinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
9Croatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–²+1New Zealand flagJunior Faβ–²+1
10Russia flagSergey Kuzminβ–²+1Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–Ό-1
11Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoNEWUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
12United States flagMichael HunterTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen
13Romania flagBogdan DinuGermany flagChristian HammerNEW
14Canada flagDillon Carmanβ–²+1Ghana flagRichard Larteyβ–Ό-1
15Panama flagGuillermo Jonesβ–Ό-1Poland flagIzuagbe Ugonoh

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 2018

WBADecember 2018 vs November 2018

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KuzminPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceJumped from #9 to #5
    β–²+4
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicUp one spot to #9
    β–²+1
  • RU flag
    Sergey KuzminClimbed a place to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesSlipped a spot to #15
    β–Ό-1

WBODecember 2018 vs November 2018

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    Junior FaClimbed a place to #9
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #9 to #10
    β–Ό-1
  • GH flag
    Richard LarteyDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1