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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for March 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFMarch 2016WBOMarch 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Super Champion
Not available for March 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion
🏆Australia flagLucas Browne
World Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
2Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Vacant
United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaNow Champion
3Russia flagAlexander UstinovGermany flagErkan TeperUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoFrance flagCarlos Takam▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
5Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1Russia flagAlexander Ustinov
6United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+3Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+2Cameroon flagCarlos Takam
7United States flagShannon BriggsUkraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
8United States flagAntonio TarverUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1Germany flagMichael Wallisch
9Russia flagAndrey Fedosov▼-4United States flagAndy Ruiz▲+1Kazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber▲+1
10Germany flagErkan TeperUnited States flagCharles MartinUnited States flagMalik Scott▲+1
11New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerFrance flagJohann DuhaupasNEWUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1
12United States flagJarrell MillerUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+1United States flagAndrey Fedosov▼-3
13New Zealand flagSalomon HaumonoUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1Nigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh
14United States flagTrevor BryanUnited States flagEric MolinaNEWPoland flagArtur Szpilka
15Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagJarrell MillerGermany flagTom Schwarz

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 2016

WBAMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    David HayeNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovDropped from #5 to #9
    ▼-4

IBFMarch 2016 vs February 2016

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua(previously United States flagCharles Martin)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

WBOMarch 2016 vs February 2016

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Malik ScottClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • KZ flag
    Edmund GerberUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Malik ScottFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovDropped from #9 to #12
    ▼-3