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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2007

Heavyweight rankings for March 2007. 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 WBC March 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2007IBFMarch 2007WBOMarch 2007RINGMarch 2007
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Shannon Briggs
Champion
Vacant
1Ruslan Chagaev
Vacant
Sultan IbragimovWladimir Klitschko
2Sultan Ibragimov+1Ray Austin+1Samuel PeterSamuel Peter
3Siarhei Liakhovich+1Samuel Peter+3Ruslan ChagaevOleg Maskaev
4John Ruiz+2Lamon BrewsterAlexander DimitrenkoNikolai Valuev
5Davarryl Williamson
Vacant
Tony Thompson+1Shannon Briggs
6Vladimir Virchis+1
Vacant
Luan Krasniqi-1Siarhei Liakhovich
7Mike Mollo+1Calvin Brock+1Siarhei LiakhovichLamon Brewster
8Taras Bidenko+2Davarryl Williamson+1Lamon BrewsterJames Toney
9Alexander Dimitrenko+2
Vacant
Vladimir Virchis+4Ruslan Chagaev
10Hasim Rahman-1Siarhei Liakhovich+1Matt SkeltonJohn Ruiz
11Kali Meehan+2Tony Thompson+2Hasim Rahman-2
12Tony ThompsonNEWEddie ChambersNEWEddie ChambersNEW
13Jean Francois Bergeron+1Luan Krasniqi-1Evander Holyfield-1
14Evander Holyfield+1Oleg PlatovCalvin Brock
15Timo HoffmannNEWBrian MintoNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2007

WBAMarch 2007 vs February 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ray AustinWas #2 last month

Biggest risers

  • John RuizUp to #4 from #6
    +2
  • Taras BidenkoFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #11 to #9
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanFrom #9 to #10
    -1

IBFMarch 2007 vs February 2007

Biggest risers

  • Samuel PeterFrom #5 to #3
    +2
  • Tony ThompsonClimbed a place to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Luan KrasniqiFrom #11 to #13
    -2
  • Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Oleg PlatovSlipped a spot to #14
    -1

WBOMarch 2007 vs December 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Vladimir VirchisJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hasim RahmanJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Vladimir VirchisNow #9 after being #13 last month
    +4
  • Tony ThompsonClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanSlipped from #9 to #11
    -2
  • Luan KrasniqiSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Evander HolyfieldSlipped a spot to #13
    -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.