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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2020

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2020.

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 2020WBCIBFJanuary 2020WBOJanuary 2020
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for January 2020
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
3Poland flagAdam KownackiUnited States flagAdam KownackiUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois▲+2
4Cuba flagLuis OrtizGermany flagAgit KabayelPoland flagAdam Kownacki▼-1
5United States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1
6Finland flagRobert HeleniusUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJunior Fa
7Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagMichael HunterUnited States flagMichael Hunter
8United States flagMichael HunterCroatia flagFilip HrgovicRussia flagEvgeny Romanov
9United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited States flagGerald WashingtonUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
10Germany flagAgit KabayelRussia flagAlexander PovetkinChina flagZhilei Zhang
11Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagCharles MartinCuba flagFrank Sanchez
12Russia flagSergey Kuzmin▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerUnited Kingdom flagJoe JoyceNEW
13Canada flagMladen Miljas▲+1Germany flagTom SchwarzGermany flagTom Schwarz▼-1
14United States flagShawndell WintersNEWChina flagZhilei ZhangAustralia flagDemsey McKean▼-1
15Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoSweden flagOtto WallinCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic▼-1

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 2019

WBAJanuary 2020 vs December 2019

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sergey KuzminFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1
  • CA flag
    Mladen MiljasFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

WBOJanuary 2020 vs December 2019

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Andy RuizSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1