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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2023

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFDecember 2023WBODecember 2023
🏆Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for December 2023
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion
China flagZhilei Zhang
Interim Champion

1DR Congo flagMartin Bakole▲+1Croatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
2United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1
Vacant
United States flagJared Anderson
3New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNEWUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois▲+3New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerCuba flagFrank Sanchez
5Cuba flagFrank Sanchez▲+3United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois▲+3Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic
6Cuba flagLenier Pero▼-1United States flagJared Anderson▼-1United States flagAndy Ruiz
7United States flagCassius Chaney▲+4Cuba flagFrank Sanchez▼-1United Kingdom flagFabio Wardley
8Germany flagAgit KabayelNEWGermany flagAgit Kabayel▲+4United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
9United Kingdom flagFabio WardleySweden flagOtto Wallin▼-7United States flagDeontay Wilder
10Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+2Nigeria flagEfe Ajagba▼-1United States flagJermaine Franklin Jr
11United States flagJarrell Miller▼-5Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov▼-4Nigeria flagEfe Ajagba
12United States flagJared AndersonNEWUnited Kingdom flagFabio Wardley▼-2Sweden flagOtto Wallin
13United States flagJonathan Guidry▲+1DR Congo flagMartin Bakole▼-2Germany flagAgit Kabayel
14Australia flagJustis Huni▼-1Armenia flagMurat Gassiev▼-1Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov
15Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoAustralia flagJustis Huni▼-1Australia flagJustis Huni

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 2023

WBADecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerEnters at #3
  • US flag
    Cassius ChaneyPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelInto the top 10 at #8
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderPreviously held #1
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerNow ranked #11
  • NZ flag
    Junior FaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Cassius ChaneyImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisJumped from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerNow #11 after #6 last month
    ▼-5
  • CU flag
    Lenier PeroDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Justis HuniFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1

IBFDecember 2023 vs November 2023

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovNow ranked #11
  • GB flag
    Fabio WardleyCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelJumped from #12 to #8
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFell from #2 to #9
    ▼-7
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovNow #11 after #7 last month
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Fabio WardleyNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    ▼-2