Cruiserweight boxing rankings archive for August 2017 across organizations. This page is the combined cruiserweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for WBA, IBF, WBO or Ring, or view the latest Cruiserweight rankings.
Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived August 2017.
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There is a new Champion: 
Andre Ward(previously 
Oleksandr Usyk)
The Cruiserweight division, also known as Junior Heavyweight in some organizations, sits between Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight. Established in 1979, it has become one of boxing's most competitive divisions.
Cruiserweights combine the speed and athleticism of lighter divisions with significant power. Fighters in this division often have the best of both worlds - quickness and knockout ability.
The Cruiserweight division has produced many fighters who have successfully moved up to Heavyweight, including Evander Holyfield and David Haye. The division is known for exciting, action-packed fights.
Originally created to provide opportunities for fighters too small for Heavyweight but too large for Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight has developed into a respected and competitive division in its own right.
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