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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFJanuary 2016WBOJanuary 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Super Champion
Not available for January 2016
United States flagCharles Martin
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United States flagCharles MartinNow Champion
2Australia flagLucas Browne
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
3Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoGermany flagErkan Teper▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4United States flagShannon BriggsUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
5Russia flagAlexander UstinovFrance flagCarlos Takam▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov
6Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
7Russia flagAndrey FedosovUkraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▼-6United States flagAndrey Fedosov
8United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagSteve CunninghamUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
9United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagAndy RuizKazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber
10Germany flagErkan TeperHaiti flagBermane StiverneGermany flagErkan Teper
11New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagMichael Wallisch
12United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaFinland flagRobert HeleniusPoland flagArtur Szpilka
13United States flagJarrell Miller▲+2United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraCameroon flagCarlos Takam
14New Zealand flagSalomon HaumonoNEWRussia flagAlexander UstinovAustralia flagLucas Browne
15United States flagTrevor BryanNEWUnited States flagDominic BreazealeNEWPoland flagIzuagbe Ugonoh

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 2015

WBAJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2

IBFJanuary 2016 vs December 2015

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagCharles Martin

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles MartinPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Erkan TeperFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovFell from #1 to #7
    ▼-6