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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - February 2008

Heavyweight rankings for February 2008. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC and WBO February 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2008IBFFebruary 2008RINGFebruary 2008
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai ValuevAlexander Povetkin+2Wladimir Klitschko
2John Ruiz+1
Vacant
Samuel Peter
3Kali Meehan+1
Vacant
Ruslan Chagaev
4Taras Bidenko+1
Vacant
Oleg Maskaev
5Michael Moorer+1Alexander Dimitrenko+2Nikolai Valuev
6Alexander Dimitrenko+1Eddie Chambers-4Sultan Ibragimov
7Siarhei Liakhovich-5Calvin Brock+1Alexander Povetkin+3
8Andrew GolotaTony Thompson+1Vladimir Virchis
9Kevin JohnsonJuan Carlos Gomez+1Tony Thompson
10Jd Chapman+2Lamon Brewster+1Alexander DimitrenkoNEW
11Davarryl Williamson-1Chris Arreola+3
12Hasim Rahman-1Shannon Briggs+1
13Carl Davis DrumondAndrew GolotaNEW
14Chris ArreolaOleg Platov+1
15Malik ScottNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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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

  • Davarryl WilliamsonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

IBFFebruary 2008 vs January 2008

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Nikolai ValuevLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Eddie ChambersDown 5 places to #6
    -5

RINGFebruary 2008 vs January 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Alexander DimitrenkoNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Siarhei LiakhovichPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinUp 3 places to #7
    +3

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.