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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2010

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2010.

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 2010WBCIBFAugust 2010WBOAugust 2010
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for August 2010
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Vacant
Poland flagTomasz Adamek▲+2
2Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
3Country flagDenis BoytsovPoland flagTomasz Adamek▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▼-2
4Russia flagAlexander UstinovGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
5Cuba flagOdlanier SolisUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
6Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
7Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+6Russia flagNikolai Valuev
8Australia flagKali MeehanGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Cuba flagOdlanier Solis
9Poland flagTomasz AdamekFrance flagJean Marc Mormeck▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+6
10Uzbekistan flagTimur Ibragimov▲+2United States flagJohnathon Banks▲+1United States flagChris Arreola▼-1
11Russia flagDennis Bakhtov▼-1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagChauncy Welliver▼-1
12Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-1Cuba flagOdlanier Solis▲+2Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta
13United Kingdom flagAudley HarrisonUnited States flagDerrick Rossy▲+2Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile▼-2
14United States flagHasim RahmanNEWUnited States flagTony ThompsonNEWUnited Kingdom flagSam Sexton▼-1
15Finland flagRobert HeleniusUnited States flagEddie Chambers▼-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 2010

WBAAugust 2010 vs July 2010

Entered the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Timur IbragimovJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dennis BakhtovNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • UZ flag
    Timur IbragimovUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Dennis BakhtovDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2010 vs July 2010

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp from #12 to #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp 5 places to #7
    ▲+5
  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Derrick RossyFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

WBOAugust 2010 vs July 2010

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoNow #9 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Chauncy WelliverJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoImproved from #15 to #9
    ▲+6
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekUp to #1 from #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #1 to #3
    ▼-2
  • AR flag
    Gonzalo Omar BasileNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1