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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2015

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFJanuary 2015WBOJanuary 2015
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for January 2015
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
2United States flagBryant JenningsUkraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▲+1
3Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited Kingdom flagTyson FuryRomania flagChristian Hammer▲+1
4Australia flagLucas BrowneUnited States flagSteve CunninghamUnited States flagBryant Jennings▲+2
5United Kingdom flagTyson FuryAustralia flagLucas BrowneUnited States flagCharles Martin▲+2
6United States flagShannon BriggsUnited States flagBryant JenningsItaly flagFrancesco Pianeta▼-1
7Croatia flagMark De MoriBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1
8Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoRussia flagAlexander PovetkinUkraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▲+1
9United States flagAntonio Tarver▲+4United States flagCharles MartinRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
10New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerUnited Kingdom flagDavid PriceUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1
11Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevPoland flagArtur SzpilkaNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1
12Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaNEW
13United States flagSteve Cunningham▲+1United States flagAndy RuizPoland flagArtur Szpilka
14United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1Cuba flagMike PerezNEWUnited States flagSteve Cunningham
15United States flagTravis Kauffman▼-6United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaRomania flagRazvan Cojanu

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 2014

WBAJanuary 2015 vs December 2014

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Travis KauffmanDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antonio TarverNow #9 after #13 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Travis KauffmanDropped from #9 to #15
    ▼-6

WBOJanuary 2015 vs December 2014

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsUp to #4 from #6
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Charles MartinClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Andy RuizClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1