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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2006WBCIBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for August 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
2Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
3United States flagCalvin BrockUnited States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs
4United States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagSamuel Peter▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
5Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1United States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
6United States flagShannon Briggs▲+2
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
7United States flagLarry DonaldUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+1United States flagTony Thompson▼-1
8United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1United States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1
9United States flagJames Toney▼-5United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United States flagLamon Brewster▼-1
10United States flagLamon Brewster▲+2United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1United States flagJameel McCline▲+3
11United States flagMike MolloNEWGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▼-1
12Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+1
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1
13Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko▲+2Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevNEWUnited States flagChris Byrd▼-1
14Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoNEW
Vacant
United States flagRay AustinNEW
15United States flagJameel McClineNEWUnited States flagJames ToneyNEW

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 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Monte BarrettPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Taras BidenkoClimbed from #15 to #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    James ToneyDown 5 places to #9
    ▼-5

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Jameel McClineUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jameel McClineUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Calvin BrockFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1