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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2022

Official Heavyweight rankings for January 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFJanuary 2022WBOJanuary 2022
πŸ†Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for January 2022
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
πŸ†United States flagTrevor Bryan
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
2United States flagMichael HunterCuba flagLuis OrtizNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
3Finland flagRobert HeleniusCroatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
4United Kingdom flagHughie FuryUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
5United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaFrance flagTony YokaCuba flagFrank Sanchez
6United States flagDeontay WilderUnited Kingdom flagJoe JoyceUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
7Germany flagAgit KabayelGermany flagAgit KabayelUnited States flagMichael Hunter
8Russia flagArslanbek MakhmudovArmenia flagMurat GassievCuba flagLuis Ortizβ–²+7
9Kazakhstan flagZhan KossobutskiyUnited States flagAndy RuizChina flagZhilei Zhangβ–Ό-1
10DR Congo flagMartin BakoleUnited States flagCharles MartinRussia flagEvgeny Romanovβ–Ό-1
11United States flagAndy RuizNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerAustralia flagDemsey McKeanβ–Ό-1
12Croatia flagFilip HrgovicAustralia flagDemsey McKeanCroatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–Ό-1
13New Zealand flagJoseph Parkerβ–²+1China flagZhilei ZhangGermany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-1
14France flagTony Yokaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagHughie FuryTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen
15Cuba flagLenier PeroNEWDR Congo flagMartin BakoleUkraine flagVladyslav SirenkoNEW

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 2021

WBAJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #14 to #13
    β–²+1
  • FR flag
    Tony YokaFrom #15 to #14
    β–²+1

WBOJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Demsey McKeanDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizNow #8 after #15 last month
    β–²+7

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangDown one place to #9
    β–Ό-1
  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovDown one place to #10
    β–Ό-1
  • AU flag
    Demsey McKeanDown one place to #11
    β–Ό-1