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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 2006

Heavyweight rankings for June 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBA and WBC June 2006 rankings are not available.
RankIBFJune 2006WBOJune 2006RINGJune 2006
🏆Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Siarhei Liakhovich
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Luan KrasniqiWladimir Klitschko
2Ray Austin+1Shannon Briggs+3Hasim Rahman
3Calvin Brock+1Sultan Ibragimov-1James Toney
4Samuel Peter+1Ruslan Chagaev-1Siarhei Liakhovich
5Sultan Ibragimov+1Samuel Peter+1Lamon Brewster
6
Vacant
Alexander Dimitrenko+1John Ruiz
7Shannon Briggs+6Lamon Brewster+1Chris Byrd
8James Toney+1Chris Byrd+2Calvin Brock
9Lamon Brewster+1Danny Williams+2Samuel Peter
10Davarryl Williamson+1Fres OquendoNEWNikolai Valuev
11Luan Krasniqi+1Calvin Brock-2
12
Vacant
Matt Skelton+1
13Monte Barrett+1Tony Thompson-1
14Paolo Vidoz+1Dominick Guinn
15Kevin McBride

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2006

IBFJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Shannon BriggsNow #7 (was #12)

Biggest risers

  • Shannon BriggsImproved from #12 to #7
    +5

WBOJune 2006 vs May 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Calvin BrockFrom #9 to #11
    -2
  • Sultan IbragimovFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Ruslan ChagaevFrom #3 to #4
    -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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