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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFJanuary 2008WBOJanuary 2008
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for January 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1United States flagTony Thompson
2Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3United States flagJohn RuizRussia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
4Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
5Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton
6United States flagMichael MoorerGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Australia flagKali Meehan
7Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+3United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers
8Poland flagAndrew GolotaNEWUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+1United States flagJd ChapmanNEW
9United States flagKevin Johnson▲+3Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1United States flagHasim Rahman▼-1
10United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonNEWUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs▼-1
11United States flagHasim Rahman▲+2United States flagRay Austin▲+1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
12United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+1Country flagFres Oquendo▲+1
13Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondNEWUnited States flagChris ArreolaNEWUnited States flagJameel McCline▲+1
14United States flagChris ArreolaNEWUkraine flagOleg Platov▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-2
15Germany flagLuan KrasniqiNEWUnited States flagFriday Ahunanya

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 2007

WBAJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaNow ranked #8
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonPreviously ranked #12
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • US flag
    Mike MolloOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoImproved from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonJumped from #12 to #9
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2

WBOJanuary 2008 vs December 2007

Biggest risers

  • Jd ChapmanFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jameel McClineFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiFrom #12 to #14
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1