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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFAugust 2008WBOAugust 2008
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Not available for August 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion

1Australia flagKali Meehan▲+2Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
2Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko▲+2
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2
3Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+2Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid HayeNEW
4Poland flagAndrew Golota▲+2
Vacant
United States flagChris Arreola▲+1
5United States flagKevin Johnson▲+2United States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1United States flagTravis Walker▲+1
6United States flagJohn Ruiz▼-4Kazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▲+1Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▼-3
7United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+6United States flagChris Arreola▲+1United States flagJd ChapmanNEW
8Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1New Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+3
9United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUnited States flagAndrew Golota▲+2United States flagMonte Barrett▲+3
10Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondUnited States flagJames ToneyNEWRussia flagDenis Boytsov▼-2
11United States flagChris ArreolaAustralia flagKali Meehan▲+1United States flagBrian Minto▼-1
12Country flagDenis BoytsovNEWTürkiye flagSinan Samil Sam▲+1Country flagTony Thompson▼-11
13Türkiye flagSinan Samil Sam▼-1United States flagTony Thompson▼-3Australia flagKali Meehan▼-4
14Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagTravis Walker▲+1United States flagDonnell Holmes▼-1
15United States flagBrian MintoNigeria flagFriday Ahunanya▼-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 2008

WBAAugust 2008 vs July 2008

🏆

There are new champions: Russia flagNikolai Valuev (World Champion), Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev (Super Champion)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonJumped from #13 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevLast ranked #1

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonNow #7 after #13 last month
    ▲+6
  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Taras BidenkoClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    John RuizNow #6 after #2 last month
    ▼-4
  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonNow #13 after #9 last month
    ▼-4

WBOAugust 2008 vs July 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    David HayeNow in the top 10 at #3
  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronUp from #11 - now #8
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonFell to #12
  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanCurrently at #13
  • US flag
    Brian MintoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettJumped from #12 to #9
    ▲+3
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinUp to #2 from #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonNow #12 after #1 last month
    ▼-11
  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanFell from #9 to #13
    ▼-4
  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisDown 3 places to #6
    ▼-3