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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2016

Heavyweight rankings for March 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC March 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2016IBFMarch 2016WBOMarch 2016RINGMarch 2016
🏆Tyson Fury
Super Champion
Anthony JoshuaNEW
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
🏆Lucas Browne
World Champion
1Luis Ortiz
Vacant
Joseph ParkerWladimir Klitschko
2Wladimir Klitschko
Vacant
Anthony JoshuaThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Alexander Povetkin
3Alexander UstinovErkan TeperWladimir KlitschkoDeontay Wilder
4Fres OquendoCarlos Takam+1Alexander PovetkinKubrat Pulev
5Ruslan Chagaev+1Joseph Parker+1Alexander UstinovLuis Ortiz
6David Haye+3Kubrat Pulev+2Carlos TakamBermane Stiverne
7Shannon BriggsVyacheslav GlazkovAndy RuizBryant Jennings
8Antonio TarverDerek Chisora+1Michael WallischAnthony Joshua+1
9Andrey Fedosov-4Andy Ruiz+1Edmund Gerber+1Charles Martin+1
10Erkan TeperCharles Martin-10Malik Scott+1Lucas BrowneNEW
11Joseph ParkerJohann DuhaupasNEWDerek Chisora+1
12Jarrell MillerDavid Haye+1Andrey Fedosov-3
13Salomon HaumonoDominic Breazeale+1Izuagbe Ugonoh
14Trevor BryanEric MolinaNEWArtur Szpilka
15Kubrat PulevJarrell MillerTom Schwarz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2016

WBAMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Biggest risers

  • David HayeNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andrey FedosovDropped from #5 to #9
    -4

IBFMarch 2016 vs February 2016

🏆

There is a new Champion: Anthony Joshua(previously Charles Martin)

Biggest risers

  • Kubrat PulevUp to #6 from #8
    +2
  • Carlos TakamFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Joseph ParkerFrom #6 to #5
    +1

WBOMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Malik ScottClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Andrey FedosovDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Edmund GerberUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Malik ScottFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Derek ChisoraUp one spot to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andrey FedosovDropped from #9 to #12
    -3

RINGMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Lucas BrowneNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ruslan ChagaevPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Anthony JoshuaFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Charles MartinUp one spot to #9
    +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.