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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings- January 1986

Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for January 1986 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic heavyweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Heavyweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF January 1986 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJanuary 1986
🏆United States flagMichael Spinks
Champion
1United States flagPinklon Thomas
2United States flagLarry Holmes
3United States flagTim Witherspoon
4Canada flagTrevor Berbick+3
5United States flagTony Tubbs-1
6South Africa flagGerrie Coetzee
7United States flagCarl Williams+1
8United States flagJames DouglasNEW
9United States flagMike Weaver
10United States flagDavid BeyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since January 1986

RINGJanuary 1986 vs December 1985

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James DouglasInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    David BeyInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Greg PageLast ranked #5
  • US flag
    Michael DokesPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Trevor BerbickImproved from #7 to #4
    +3
  • US flag
    Carl WilliamsClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Tony TubbsFrom #4 to #5
    -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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