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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2006

Heavyweight rankings for November 2006. 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 November 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2006IBFNovember 2006WBONovember 2006RINGNovember 2006
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Shannon BriggsNEW
Champion
Vacant
1Ruslan Chagaev+1
Vacant
Sultan IbragimovWladimir Klitschko
2Ray Austin+1Ray Austin+1Samuel Peter+2Oleg Maskaev
3Sultan Ibragimov+1Calvin Brock+1Luan Krasniqi-1Samuel Peter
4Siarhei Liakhovich+1Sultan Ibragimov+1Alexander Dimitrenko+2James Toney
5John Ruiz-4
Vacant
Ruslan ChagaevShannon BriggsNEW
6Davarryl WilliamsonLamon Brewster+1Tony Thompson+1Siarhei Liakhovich-1
7Lamon BrewsterDavarryl Williamson+1Siarhei Liakhovich-7Lamon Brewster-1
8Larry Donald
Vacant
Calvin BrockNikolai Valuev-1
9Hasim RahmanLuan Krasniqi+1Lamon BrewsterRuslan ChagaevNEW
10Mike Mollo
Vacant
Hasim RahmanJohn Ruiz-2
11Taras BidenkoTony Thompson+1Jameel McCline
12Vladimir VirchisJameel McCline+1Matt Skelton
13Alexander DimitrenkoOleg PlatovNEWEvander HolyfieldNEW
14Jameel McClineShane Cameron+1Chris Byrd
15Jean Francois BergeronRay Austin

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2006

WBANovember 2006 vs October 2006

Biggest risers

  • Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • Ray AustinFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Sultan IbragimovUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • John RuizNow #5 after being #1 last month
    -4

WBONovember 2006 vs October 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: Shannon Briggs(previously Siarhei Liakhovich)

Biggest risers

  • Samuel PeterFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Tony ThompsonClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Luan KrasniqiSlipped a spot to #3
    -1

RINGNovember 2006 vs October 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Shannon BriggsNow ranked #5
  • Ruslan ChagaevInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Calvin BrockWas #9 last month
  • Hasim RahmanLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • John RuizSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2
  • Siarhei LiakhovichDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #7
    -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.