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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFFebruary 2016WBOFebruary 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Super Champion
Not available for February 2016
United States flagCharles Martin
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion
🏆Australia flagLucas Browne
World Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+2
2Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
3Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+2Germany flagErkan TeperUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1
4Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+2United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2
5Russia flagAndrey Fedosov▲+2France flagCarlos TakamRussia flagAlexander UstinovNEW
6Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerCameroon flagCarlos Takam▲+7
7United States flagShannon Briggs▼-3Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▲+1
8United States flagAntonio TarverBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+3Germany flagMichael Wallisch▲+3
9United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+4United States flagAndrey Fedosov▼-2
10Germany flagErkan TeperUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1Kazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber▼-1
11New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerHaiti flagBermane Stiverne▼-1United States flagMalik ScottNEW
12United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1Finland flagRobert HeleniusUnited Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraNEW
13New Zealand flagSalomon Haumono▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid HayeNEWNigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh▲+2
14United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+1United States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1Poland flagArtur Szpilka▼-2
15Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevNEWUnited States flagJarrell MillerNEWGermany flagTom SchwarzNEW

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 2016

WBAFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

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There is a new World Champion: Australia flagLucas Browne(previously Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneLast ranked #2

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovFrom #7 to #5
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsFell from #4 to #7
    ▼-3

IBFFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevUp from #11 - now #8
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamWas #8 last month
  • HT flag
    Bermane StiverneJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraJumped from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevNow #8 after #11 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1
  • HT flag
    Bermane StiverneFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOFebruary 2016 vs January 2016

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovEnters at #5
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamUp from #13 to #6
  • DE flag
    Michael WallischUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles MartinPreviously held #1
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovWas #5 last month
  • DE flag
    Erkan TeperWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamImproved from #13 to #6
    ▲+7
  • DE flag
    Michael WallischImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #3 to #1
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • PL flag
    Artur SzpilkaSlipped from #12 to #14
    ▼-2
  • KZ flag
    Edmund GerberFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1