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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — January 2021

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFJanuary 2021WBOJanuary 2021
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for January 2021
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion

1United States flagTrevor Bryan
Vacant
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr UsykUnited States flagCharles MartinUnited Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
3Romania flagBogdan Dinu▲+6Ukraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4United States flagDeontay Wilder▼-1United States flagMichael HunterUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
5Cuba flagLuis Ortiz▼-1Croatia flagFilip HrgovicNew Zealand flagJunior Fa
6United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerCuba flagFrank Sanchez
7Poland flagAdam Kownacki▼-1Germany flagAgit KabayelUnited States flagMichael Hunter
8United States flagCharles Martin▼-1France flagTony YokaChina flagZhilei Zhang
9United States flagChris Arreola▼-1New Zealand flagUaine Fa JrUnited States flagDeontay Wilder
10Germany flagAgit KabayelNEWCuba flagLuis OrtizRussia flagEvgeny Romanov
11Haiti flagBermane StiverneNEWBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
12United States flagMichael Hunter▼-2United Kingdom flagJoe JoyceCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic
13Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic▼-2Australia flagDemsey McKeanAustralia flagDemsey McKean
14Cuba flagFrank Sanchez▼-2Sweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
15Sweden flagOtto Wallin▼-2China flagZhilei ZhangUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora

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 2020

WBAJanuary 2021 vs December 2020

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael HunterFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Bogdan DinuUp 6 places to #3
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped from #10 to #12
    ▼-2
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezDown to #14 from #12
    ▼-2