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 with the IBF.
| Rank | IBFMay 2006 |
|---|---|
| 🏆 |  Wladimir KlitschkoChampion |
| 1 | Vacant |
| 2 |  Ray Austin |
| 3 | Calvin Brock |
| 4 |  Samuel Peter |
| 5 |  Sultan Ibragimov |
| 6 | Vacant |
| 7 | Vacant |
| 8 | James Toney |
| 9 | Lamon Brewster |
| 10 | Davarryl Williamson |
| 11 |  Luan Krasniqi |
| 12 | Shannon Briggs |
| 13 | Monte Barrett |
| 14 |  Paolo Vidoz |
Source: IBF
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.
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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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Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 2005).
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