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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for March 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFMarch 2008WBOMarch 2008
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for March 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai ValuevRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagTony Thompson
2United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
4Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander PovetkinNEW
5United States flagMichael MoorerGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
6Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagSultan IbragimovNEWRussia flagOleg MaskaevNEW
7Poland flagAndrew Golota▲+1United States flagEddie ChambersAustralia flagKali Meehan▼-1
8Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▼-1United States flagCalvin BrockUnited States flagJd ChapmanNEW
9United States flagKevin JohnsonUnited States flagTony ThompsonUnited States flagHasim Rahman
10United States flagJd ChapmanNEWCuba flagJuan Carlos GomezPuerto Rico flagDerrick RossyNEW
11United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+1United States flagJohn RuizNEW
12United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagAndrew Golota▲+2Country flagChris ArreolaNEW
13Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondUnited States flagShannon BriggsPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1
14United States flagChris ArreolaUkraine flagOleg Platov▲+1United States flagFriday Ahunanya▲+1
15United States flagMalik ScottGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-1

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 2008

WBAMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • BY flag
    Siarhei LiakhovichFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

IBFMarch 2008 vs February 2008

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMarch 2008 vs January 2008

🏆

There is a new Champion: Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko(previously Russia flagSultan Ibragimov)

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinEnters at #4
  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevInto the top 10 at #6
  • US flag
    Derrick RossyNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Friday AhunanyaClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiDown one place to #15
    ▼-1