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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for June 2006.

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
RankWBAWBCIBFJune 2006WBOJune 2006
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Not available for June 2006
Not available for June 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Champion

1
Vacant
Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
2United States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs▲+3
3United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▼-1
4United States flagSamuel Peter▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▼-1
5United States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▲+1
6
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
7United States flagShannon Briggs▲+6United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1
8United States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagChris Byrd▲+2
9United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+2
10United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoNEW
11Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock▼-2
12
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+1
13United States flagMonte Barrett▲+1United States flagTony Thompson▼-1
14Italy flagPaolo Vidoz▲+1United States flagDominick Guinn
15United States flagKevin McBride

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 June 2006

IBFJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsNow #7 (was #12)

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsImproved from #12 to #7
    ▲+5

WBOJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Calvin BrockNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsImproved from #5 to #2
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Chris ByrdClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1