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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFAugust 2016WBOAugust 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Super Champion
Not available for August 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis OrtizNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
3Russia flagAlexander UstinovUnited Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoFrance flagJohann DuhaupasUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye
5Australia flagLucas BrowneNEWUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited Kingdom flagHughie Fury
6United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▼-1France flagCarlos TakamGermany flagMichael Wallisch
7Germany flagMahmoud Charr▲+8Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited States flagJarrell Miller
8United States flagShannon Briggs▼-2United States flagEric MolinaKazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber▲+1
9New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▼-1United States flagJarrell MillerGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
10United States flagJarrell Miller▼-1United States flagCharles MartinBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1
11United States flagTrevor Bryan▼-1United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1
12Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▼-1United Kingdom flagDavid PriceNigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh▲+1
13Russia flagAndrey Fedosov▼-1United Kingdom flagHughie FuryUnited States flagAndrey Fedosov▲+1
14Panama flagGuillermo Jones▼-1Germany flagErkan TeperGermany flagErkan TeperNEW
15China flagJun Long Zhang▼-1Poland flagIzuagbe UgonohNEWUnited Kingdom flagIan LewisonNEW

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 2016

WBAAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneNow ranked #5
  • DE flag
    Mahmoud CharrPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • HT flag
    Bermane StiverneLast ranked #7
  • US flag
    Trevor BryanJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Mahmoud CharrJumped from #15 to #7
    ▲+8

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    David HayeFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2016 vs July 2016

Entered the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • KZ flag
    Edmund GerberUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1