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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2000.

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
RankWBAAugust 2000WBCIBFWBOAugust 2000
🏆United States flagEvander Holyfield
World Champion
Not available for August 2000
Not available for August 2000
United States flagChris Byrd
Champion

1
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
3Ukraine flagOleg Maskaev▲+1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
4New Zealand flagDavid TuaNEWUnited States flagLarry Donald
5United States flagJohn Ruiz▼-4Kazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▲+1
6United States flagMike TysonNigeria flagHenry Akinwande▼-1
7Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams
8United States flagLarry DonaldNigeria flagDavid Izon
9Canada flagKirk JohnsonUnited States flagRay Mercer▲+1
10United Kingdom flagHenry AkinwandeUnited States flagMichael Grant▲+2
11Nigeria flagDavid IzonCanada flagKirk Johnson▼-2
12United States flagVaughn BeanCuba flagAurelio PerezNEW
13United States flagMichael Grant
14Germany flagTimo Hoffmann
15United States flagFarug Saleem

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 July 2000

WBAAugust 2000 vs July 2000

🏆

There is a new World Champion: United States flagEvander Holyfield

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    David TuaEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • DO flag
    David ToribioWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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

WBOAugust 2000 vs July 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael GrantJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Michael GrantUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Ray MercerFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonSlipped from #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Henry AkinwandeDown one place to #6
    ▼-1