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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - February 2023

Heavyweight rankings for February 2023. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The RING February 2023 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2023WBCFebruary 2023IBFFebruary 2023WBOFebruary 2023
🏆Oleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
🏆Daniel Dubois
World Champion
Joe Joyce
Interim Champion
1
Vacant
Deontay WilderFilip HrgovicAndy Ruiz
2Martin BakoleAndy Ruiz
Vacant
Frank Sanchez
3Deontay WilderFrank SanchezAndy RuizOtto Wallin
4Anthony JoshuaArslanbek MakhmudovDeontay WilderFilip Hrgovic
5Lenier Pero+1Anthony JoshuaAnthony JoshuaAnthony Joshua
6Arslanbek Makhmudov-1Dillian WhyteFrank Sanchez+1Deontay Wilder
7Luis OrtizMartin BakoleAgit Kabayel+1Joseph Parker+1
8Filip HrgovicZhan KossobutskiyDillian Whyte+2Ali Eren Demirezen-1
9Jonathan GuidryOtto WallinDemsey McKean+2Jared Anderson
10Lucas BrowneJoseph Parker+1Otto Wallin+2Demsey McKean
11Jarrell MillerJared Anderson-1Murat Gassiev+2Agit Kabayel
12Trevor BryanLuis OrtizMartin Bakole-6Zhilei Zhang
13Agit KabayelEfe Ajagba+3Tony Yoka-4Martin Bakole
14Fabio WardleyFilip Hrgovic-1Charles MartinJustis Huni
15Ivan DychkoBakhodir Jalolov-1Luis OrtizArslanbek Makhmudov
16Agit Kabayel+1
17Justis Huni+1
18Fabio Wardley+1
19Tony Yoka+1
20Kubrat Pulev+1
21Derek Chisora+2
22Charles Martin+2
23Mahmoud Charr+2
24Ali Eren Demirezen+2
25Jermaine Franklin Jr+3
26Carlos Takam+3
27Mourad Aliev+7
28Simon Kean+2
29Oleksandr Zakhozhy+2
30Mike Balogun+2
31Ivan Dychko+2
32Jonathan GuidryNEW
33Stephan Shaw-6
34Jack Mulowayi+2
35Lenier PeroNEW
36Jerry Forrest+1
37Demsey McKean+1
38Cassius Chaney+1
39Keaton Gomes+1
40Faiga OpeluNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2023

WBAFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Biggest risers

  • Lenier PeroFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Arslanbek MakhmudovDown one place to #6
    -1

WBCFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Entered the top 10

  • Joseph ParkerPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jared AndersonNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Mourad AlievJumped from #34 to #27
    +7
  • Efe AjagbaImproved from #16 to #13
    +3
  • Jermaine Franklin JrNow #25 after being #28 last month
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Stephan ShawDown 6 places to #33
    -6
  • Jared AndersonDown one place to #11
    -1
  • Filip HrgovicFrom #13 to #14
    -1

IBFFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Entered the top 10

  • Demsey McKeanClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Otto WallinNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Martin BakoleCurrently at #12
  • Tony YokaCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Dillian WhyteFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Demsey McKeanFrom #11 to #9
    +2
  • Otto WallinFrom #12 to #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Martin BakoleFell from #6 to #12
    -6
  • Tony YokaFell from #9 to #13
    -4

WBOFebruary 2023 vs January 2023

Biggest risers

  • Joseph ParkerFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ali Eren DemirezenFrom #7 to #8
    -1

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.