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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - January 1930

Heavyweight rankings for January 1930. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in January 1930.
RankRINGJanuary 1930
🏆
Vacant
1Jack Sharkey
2Max Schmeling
3Phil Scott+2
4Tuffy Griffiths
5George Godfrey-2
6Young Stribling+1
7Paulino UzcudunNEW
8Johnny Risko
9Primo Carnera
10Otto Von Porat-4

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 1930

RINGJanuary 1930 vs November 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Paulino UzcudunNow in the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vittorio CampoloLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Phil ScottNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Young StriblingUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Otto Von PoratDown 4 places to #10
    -4
  • George GodfreyNow ranked #5 (was #3)
    -2

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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