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Heavyweight boxing rankings- March 1942

Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for March 1942 across organizations. This page is the combined heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in March 1942.
RankRINGMarch 1942
🏆United States flagJoe Louis
Champion
1United States flagBob Pastor+2
2United States flagBilly Conn-1
3United States flagMelio Bettina+1
4United States flagTurkey Thompson+2
5United States flagLem Franklin-3
6United States flagAbe Simon-1
7United States flagBuddy Baer
8United States flagLou Nova
9Argentina flagAlberto Lovell
10United States flagRoscoe Toles

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived March 1942.

Box-Rank presents the published list in a consistent format. Browse this division and its archive or read the methodology.

Month-over-month changes since March 1942

RINGMarch 1942 vs February 1942

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bob PastorNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    +2
  • US flag
    Turkey ThompsonNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    +2
  • US flag
    Melio BettinaClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lem FranklinDown 3 places to #5
    -3
  • US flag
    Billy ConnFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • US flag
    Abe SimonDown one place to #6
    -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.

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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.

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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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