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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 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
RankWBAOctober 2006WBCIBFOctober 2006WBOOctober 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for October 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
2Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
3United States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs
4Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1United States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
5Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichNEWNow Champion
Vacant
Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
6United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+2United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
7United States flagLamon Brewster▲+3United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1United States flagTony Thompson
8United States flagLarry Donald▼-1
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock
9United States flagHasim RahmanNEWGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1United States flagLamon Brewster
10United States flagMike Mollo▲+1
Vacant
United States flagHasim Rahman
11Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko▲+2United States flagTony ThompsonNEWUnited States flagJameel McCline
12Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisUnited States flagJameel McCline▲+2United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton
13Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
14United States flagJameel McCline▲+1New Zealand flagShane CameronNEWUnited States flagChris Byrd
15Canada flagJean Francois BergeronNEWUnited 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 September 2006

WBAOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Entered the top 10

  • BY flag
    Siarhei LiakhovichInto the top 10 at #5
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow ranked #9
  • US flag
    Mike MolloClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockWas #3 last month
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsLast ranked #6
  • US flag
    James ToneyOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterNow #7 after #10 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Taras BidenkoClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

IBFOctober 2006 vs September 2006

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jameel McClineClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1