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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for March 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFMarch 2017WBOMarch 2017
🏆
Vacant
Not available for March 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United Kingdom flagHughie Fury▲+1
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagChristian Hammer▲+1
3Russia flagAlexander UstinovUkraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
4United States flagShannon BriggsFrance flagCarlos TakamUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▲+1
5Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoCuba flagLuis Ortiz▲+1Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1
6Germany flagMahmoud CharrUkraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▲+1United States flagDominic BreazealeNEW
7United States flagJarrell MillerRomania flagChristian Hammer▲+1Jamaica flagDillian Whyte▲+1
8United States flagTrevor BryanUnited Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▲+2Germany flagTom Schwarz▲+3
9Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagJarrell MillerUkraine flagAndriy Rudenko▲+1
10Russia flagAndrey FedosovUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1Cuba flagLuis OrtizNEW
11United States flagBJ FloresFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+1United States flagAndrey Fedosov▼-2
12United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteGermany flagAlexander DimitrenkoNEWGermany flagAgit Kabayel
13Romania flagChristian HammerUkraine flagAndriy RudenkoJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
14Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoNEWPoland flagMariusz WachNEWRomania flagRazvan Cojanu
15Panama flagGuillermo Jones▼-1United States flagEric MolinaChina flagZhilei Zhang

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 2017

WBAMarch 2017 vs February 2017

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1

IBFMarch 2017 vs February 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    David HayeOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

WBOMarch 2017 vs February 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeNow ranked #6
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzUp from #11 - now #8
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    David HayeOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • PL flag
    Izuagbe UgonohWas #7 last month
  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • RO flag
    Christian HammerUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovDown to #11 from #9
    ▼-2