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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2019

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFDecember 2019WBODecember 2019
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for December 2019
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+2
3Poland flagAdam Kownacki▲+1United States flagAdam KownackiPoland flagAdam Kownacki▲+2
4Cuba flagLuis Ortiz▲+1Germany flagAgit KabayelUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
5United States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois▲+1
6Finland flagRobert HeleniusNEWUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNEWNew Zealand flagJunior Fa▲+1
7Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▼-1United States flagMichael HunterUnited States flagMichael Hunter▲+1
8United States flagMichael Hunter▼-1Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+1Russia flagEvgeny Romanov▲+1
9United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-1United States flagGerald Washington▼-1United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+5
10Germany flagAgit KabayelRussia flagAlexander PovetkinChina flagZhilei ZhangNEW
11Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevNEWUnited States flagCharles MartinNEWCuba flagFrank Sanchez
12United States flagChristopher Lovejoy▼-1New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▼-1Germany flagTom Schwarz▼-2
13Russia flagSergey Kuzmin▼-1Germany flagTom SchwarzAustralia flagDemsey McKean
14Canada flagMladen MiljasChina flagZhilei ZhangCroatia flagFilip HrgovicNEW
15Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoSweden flagOtto WallinJapan flagFujimoto KyotaroNEW

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 2019

WBADecember 2019 vs November 2019

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua(previously United States flagAndy Ruiz)

Entered the top 10

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaPreviously held #3
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraDown one place to #9
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2019 vs November 2019

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua(previously United States flagAndy Ruiz)

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr UsykInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaPreviously held #5
  • GB flag
    Tyson FuryOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Gerald WashingtonDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2019 vs November 2019

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua(previously United States flagAndy Ruiz)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraPreviously ranked #14
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Tyson FuryLast ranked #2
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaWas #3 last month
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraJumped from #14 to #9
    ▲+5
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzFrom #10 to #12
    ▼-2