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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2014

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2014.

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 2014WBCIBFAugust 2014WBOAugust 2014
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for August 2014
Not available for August 2014
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion

1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
2Cuba flagLuis OrtizUnited States flagDeontay Wilder▲+1
3Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1
4United States flagBryant JenningsUnited Kingdom flagTyson Fury
5Nigeria flagLateef KayodeUnited States flagBryant Jennings▲+5
6United States flagTravis KauffmanBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
7United States flagDeontay WilderUnited States flagCharles Martin
8Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price
9Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevNEWRomania flagChristian Hammer▼-4
10United States flagAntonio TarverItaly flagFrancesco Pianeta▲+1
11Australia flagLucas Browne▲+2Ukraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▲+2
12United States flagShannon Briggs▲+2Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
13Croatia flagMark De Mori▼-2Poland flagTomasz AdamekNEW
14United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-5New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1
15New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNEWBrazil flagIrineu Beato Costa Junior▼-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 2014

WBAAugust 2014 vs July 2014

Entered the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraDropped from #9 to #14
    ▼-5
  • HR flag
    Mark De MoriDown to #13 from #11
    ▼-2

WBOAugust 2014 vs July 2014

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Mike PerezWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsNow #5 after #10 last month
    ▲+5
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Deontay WilderUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerFell from #5 to #9
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Andy RuizSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1
  • BR flag
    Irineu Beato Costa JuniorSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1