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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 2006.

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
RankWBAFebruary 2006WBCIBFFebruary 2006WBOFebruary 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for February 2006
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+1Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagJames Toney
3United States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagRay AustinGermany flagLuan Krasniqi
4United States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagCalvin BrockRussia flagSultan Ibragimov
5United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagSamuel PeterNigeria flagSamuel Peter
6Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+8United States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+4Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1
7United States flagLarry Donald
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock▼-1
8United States flagMonte BarrettUnited States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+3
9Russia flagSultan IbragimovGermany flagLuan KrasniqiUkraine flagVladimir Virchis▼-1
10United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagMonte Barrett▼-4Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-1
11United States flagShannon BriggsNEWUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+2United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▼-1
12Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-1United States flagZuri LawrenceUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams
13Jamaica flagOwen Beck▼-1Italy flagPaolo Vidoz▼-2New Zealand flagDavid Tua
14United States flagDonnell Holmes▼-1
Vacant
Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichNEW
15Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisUnited Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsItaly flagMiguel Mollo

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 January 2006

WBAFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevPreviously ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevJumped from #14 to #6
    ▲+8
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    John RuizFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • JM flag
    Owen BeckSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Donnell HolmesFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovJumped from #10 to #6
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Monte BarrettDropped from #6 to #10
    ▼-4
  • IT flag
    Paolo VidozDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2

WBOFebruary 2006 vs January 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsClimbed from #11 up to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1