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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2007

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2007.

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
RankWBAJanuary 2007WBCIBFJanuary 2007WBO
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for January 2007
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Not available for January 2007

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Vacant
2United States flagRay AustinUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1
3Russia flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1
4Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
5United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1United States flagSamuel PeterNEW
6United States flagJohn Ruiz▼-1
Vacant
7Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock
8United States flagMike Mollo▲+2United States flagDavarryl Williamson
9United States flagHasim RahmanBelarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
10Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
11Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
Vacant
12United States flagLamon Brewster▼-5United States flagTony Thompson
13Australia flagKali MeehanUkraine flagOleg Platov
14Canada flagJean Francois BergeronNew Zealand flagShane Cameron
15United States flagEvander Holyfield

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 December 2006

WBAJanuary 2007 vs December 2006

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Taras BidenkoUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Mike MolloNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterNow #12 after #7 last month
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    John RuizDown one place to #6
    ▼-1

IBFJanuary 2007 vs December 2006

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterEnters at #5

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • BY flag
    Siarhei LiakhovichSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1