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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2006.

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
RankWBANovember 2006WBCIBFNovember 2006WBONovember 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for November 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
United States flagShannon Briggs
Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1
Vacant
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
2United States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagRay Austin▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▲+2
3Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-1
4Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1United States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+2
5United States flagJohn Ruiz▼-4
Vacant
Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
6United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United States flagTony Thompson▲+1
7United States flagLamon BrewsterUnited States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
8United States flagLarry Donald
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock
9United States flagHasim RahmanGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1United States flagLamon Brewster
10United States flagMike Mollo
Vacant
United States flagHasim Rahman
11Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+1United States flagJameel McCline
12Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisUnited States flagJameel McCline▲+1United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton
13Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUkraine flagOleg PlatovNEWUnited States flagEvander HolyfieldNEW
14United States flagJameel McClineNew Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+1United States flagChris Byrd
15Canada flagJean Francois BergeronUnited States flagRay Austin

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 October 2006

WBANovember 2006 vs October 2006

Biggest risers

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Ray AustinFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    John RuizNow #5 after #1 last month
    ▼-4

WBONovember 2006 vs October 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagShannon Briggs(previously Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterFrom #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1