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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2006

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC March 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2006IBFMarch 2006WBOMarch 2006RINGMarch 2006
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Vacant
Lamon Brewster
Champion
Vacant
1John Ruiz+1
Vacant
Wladimir KlitschkoChris Byrd
2Ray Austin+1Wladimir KlitschkoJames ToneyHasim Rahman
3James Toney+1Ray AustinLuan KrasniqiJames Toney
4Calvin Brock+1Calvin BrockSultan IbragimovLamon Brewster
5Ruslan Chagaev+1Samuel PeterSamuel PeterJohn Ruiz
6Sultan Ibragimov+3Sultan IbragimovRuslan ChagaevCalvin Brock+1
7Larry Donald
Vacant
Calvin BrockMonte Barrett-1
8Monte BarrettDavarryl WilliamsonShannon BriggsWladimir Klitschko
9Davarryl Williamson+1Luan KrasniqiVladimir VirchisSamuel Peter
10Shannon Briggs+1Monte BarrettDanny Williams+2Nikolai Valuev
11Samuel Peter+1Shannon BriggsAlexander Dimitrenko-1
12Owen Beck+1Paolo Vidoz+1David Tua+1
13Donnell Holmes+1Ruslan ChagaevNEWSiarhei Liakhovich+1
14Paolo VidozNEWDanny Williams+1Tony ThompsonNEW
15Vladimir VirchisZuri Lawrence-3Miguel Mollo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2006

WBAMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Shannon BriggsClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Wladimir KlitschkoWas #1 last month, now IBF Champion

Biggest risers

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

IBFMarch 2006 vs February 2006

🏆

The title is now vacant

Biggest risers

  • Paolo VidozClimbed a place to #12
    +1
  • Danny WilliamsClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Zuri LawrenceFell from #12 to #15
    -3

WBOMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Danny WilliamsJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alexander DimitrenkoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Danny WilliamsUp to #10 from #12
    +2
  • David TuaFrom #13 to #12
    +1
  • Siarhei LiakhovichClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alexander DimitrenkoSlipped a spot to #11
    -1

RINGMarch 2006 vs February 2006

Biggest risers

  • Calvin BrockClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Monte BarrettDown one place to #7
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.