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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2007

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2007.

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 2007WBCIBFAugust 2007WBOAugust 2007
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for August 2007
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai Valuev
Vacant
United States flagTony Thompson▲+3
2Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagCalvin Brock▲+2Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-2
4United States flagDavarryl Williamson
Vacant
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1
5Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoRussia flagNikolai Valuev▲+2Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+1
6United States flagMichael Moorer
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1
7Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+3
8United States flagMike MolloUnited States flagLamon Brewster▼-4United States flagShannon Briggs
9Cuba flagJuan Carlos GomezUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
10Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-7
11Russia flagAlexander PovetkinRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+2
12United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagShannon BriggsNEWCountry flagFres OquendoNEW
13Canada flagJean Francois Bergeron▲+1Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1New Zealand flagShane Cameron▼-2
14United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUkraine flagOleg Platov▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▼-2
15Australia flagKali Meehan▼-2France flagJosue Blocus▼-1

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 2007

WBAAugust 2007 vs July 2007

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Jean Francois BergeronClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    ▼-2

IBFAugust 2007 vs July 2007

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterNow #8 after #3 last month
    ▼-5

WBOAugust 2007 vs July 2007

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonNow #1 after #4 last month
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonUp 3 places to #7
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiDown 7 places to #10
    ▼-7
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterDown to #3 from #1
    ▼-2
  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronFrom #11 to #13
    ▼-2