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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - January 2018

Heavyweight rankings for January 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING January 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2018IBFJanuary 2018WBOJanuary 2018
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Joseph Parker
Champion
🏆Mahmoud Charr
World Champion
1Alexander Povetkin
Vacant
Alexander Povetkin+5
2Fres OquendoKubrat PulevDominic Breazeale
3Jarrell MillerJarrell MillerJarrell Miller
4Kubrat PulevDillian WhyteDillian Whyte
5Trevor BryanAlexander PovetkinKyotaro Fujimoto+2
6BJ Flores+3Dominic BreazealeTom Schwarz-1
7Christian Hammer-1Carlos TakamZhilei Zhang+1
8Dillian Whyte-1Alexander DimitrenkoAgit Kabayel+1
9Alexander Ustinov-1Charles MartinBryant Jennings+1
10Guillermo JonesAgit KabayelChristian Hammer-9
11Otto WallinChristian HammerJean Pierre AugustinNEW
12Bryant JenningsOtto WallinHughie Fury-1
13Lucas BrowneJohann DuhaupasAmir Mansour-1
14Johann DuhaupasTom SchwarzLucas Browne
15Kyotaro FujimotoAdam KownackiNEWLaron Mitchell

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2017

WBAJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Biggest risers

  • BJ FloresImproved from #9 to #6
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Christian HammerSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Alexander UstinovSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOJanuary 2018 vs December 2017

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinUp 5 places to #1
    +5
  • Kyotaro FujimotoNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Zhilei ZhangUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Christian HammerFell from #1 to #10
    -9
  • Tom SchwarzDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Hughie FuryFrom #11 to #12
    -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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