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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2008

Heavyweight rankings for March 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2008IBFMarch 2008WBOMarch 2008RINGMarch 2008
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir KlitschkoNEW
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai ValuevAlexander Povetkin+1Tony ThompsonWladimir Klitschko
2John Ruiz
Vacant
Alexander DimitrenkoSamuel Peter
3Kali Meehan
Vacant
Vladimir VirchisRuslan Chagaev
4Taras Bidenko
Vacant
Alexander PovetkinNEWNikolai Valuev+1
5Michael MoorerAlexander Dimitrenko+1Sultan Ibragimov-5Alexander Povetkin+2
6Alexander DimitrenkoSultan IbragimovNEWOleg MaskaevNEWSultan Ibragimov
7Andrew Golota+1Eddie ChambersKali Meehan-1Oleg Maskaev-3
8Siarhei Liakhovich-1Calvin BrockJd ChapmanVladimir Virchis
9Kevin JohnsonTony ThompsonHasim RahmanTony Thompson
10Jd ChapmanJuan Carlos GomezDerrick RossyNEWJohn RuizNEW
11Davarryl WilliamsonChris Arreola+1John RuizNEW
12Hasim RahmanAndrew Golota+2Chris ArreolaNEW
13Carl Davis DrumondShannon BriggsFres Oquendo-1
14Chris ArreolaOleg Platov+1Friday Ahunanya+1
15Malik ScottLuan Krasniqi-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2008

WBAMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Biggest risers

  • Andrew GolotaUp one spot to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Siarhei LiakhovichFrom #7 to #8
    -1

IBFMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Sultan IbragimovInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Andrew GolotaUp one spot to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Eddie ChambersDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Calvin BrockDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Tony ThompsonSlipped a spot to #9
    -1

WBOMarch 2008 vs January 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Wladimir Klitschko(previously Sultan Ibragimov)

Entered the top 10

  • Alexander PovetkinEnters at #4
  • Oleg MaskaevInto the top 10 at #6
  • Derrick RossyNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Siarhei LiakhovichPreviously held #4
  • Matt SkeltonWas #5 last month
  • Eddie ChambersWas #7 last month
  • Shannon BriggsLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Friday AhunanyaClimbed a place to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kali MeehanSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Fres OquendoFrom #12 to #13
    -1
  • Luan KrasniqiDown one place to #15
    -1

RINGMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Entered the top 10

  • John RuizNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alexander DimitrenkoLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinFrom #7 to #5
    +2
  • Nikolai ValuevClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Oleg MaskaevDropped from #4 to #7
    -3

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.