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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - January 1933

Heavyweight rankings for January 1933. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in January 1933.
RankRINGJanuary 1933
🏆Jack Sharkey
Champion
1Max Schmeling
2Max Baer
3Ernie Schaaf+2
4Primo Carnera
5Johnny Risko+1
6Stanley Poreda-3
7Tommy LoughranNEW
8King Levinsky-1
9Walter Neusel-1
10Larry Gains-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 1933

RINGJanuary 1933 vs December 1932

Entered the top 10

  • Tommy LoughranNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Unknown WinstonPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Ernie SchaafClimbed from #5 to #3
    +2
  • Johnny RiskoFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Stanley PoredaDropped from #3 to #6
    -3
  • King LevinskyFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Walter NeuselDown one place to #9
    -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.

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