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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFFebruary 2008WBO
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for February 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Not available for February 2008

1Russia flagNikolai ValuevRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2
2United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+1
Vacant
3Australia flagKali Meehan▲+1
Vacant
4Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko▲+1
Vacant
5United States flagMichael Moorer▲+1Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+2
6Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▼-4
7Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▼-5United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1
8Poland flagAndrew GolotaUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+1
9United States flagKevin JohnsonCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1
10United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1
11United States flagDavarryl Williamson▼-1United States flagChris Arreola▲+3
12United States flagHasim Rahman▼-1United States flagShannon Briggs▲+1
13Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondUnited States flagAndrew GolotaNEW
14United States flagChris ArreolaUkraine flagOleg Platov▲+1
15United States flagMalik ScottNEW

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 2008

WBAFebruary 2008 vs January 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Jd ChapmanUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Jd ChapmanFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    John RuizUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • BY flag
    Siarhei LiakhovichDropped from #2 to #7
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

IBFFebruary 2008 vs January 2008

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersDown 5 places to #6
    ▼-5