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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2006WBCIBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for March 2006
Vacant
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+1
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2United States flagRay Austin▲+1Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagJames Toney
3United States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagRay AustinGermany flagLuan Krasniqi
4United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagCalvin BrockRussia flagSultan Ibragimov
5Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1United States flagSamuel PeterNigeria flagSamuel Peter
6Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+3United States flagSultan IbragimovUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
7United States flagLarry Donald
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock
8United States flagMonte BarrettUnited States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagShannon Briggs
9United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1Germany flagLuan KrasniqiUkraine flagVladimir Virchis
10United States flagShannon Briggs▲+1United States flagMonte BarrettUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+2
11Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▲+1United States flagShannon BriggsUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-1
12Jamaica flagOwen Beck▲+1Italy flagPaolo Vidoz▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
13United States flagDonnell Holmes▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevNEWBelarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1
14Italy flagPaolo VidozNEWUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1United States flagTony ThompsonNEW
15Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisUnited States flagZuri Lawrence▼-3Italy flagMiguel Mollo

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 February 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    John RuizUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Ray AustinClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest risers

  • IT flag
    Paolo VidozClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Zuri LawrenceFell from #12 to #15
    ▼-3

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • NZ flag
    David TuaFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1
  • BY flag
    Siarhei LiakhovichClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1