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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFAugust 2017WBOAugust 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for August 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United Kingdom flagHughie Fury
2Russia flagAlexander UstinovBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagChristian Hammer
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoFrance flagCarlos TakamBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
4Germany flagMahmoud CharrRomania flagChristian HammerGermany flagTom Schwarz
5Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1United States flagDominic Breazeale
6United States flagJarrell MillerUnited Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▲+1United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
7Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1
8United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
9United States flagTrevor BryanFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+1Japan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
10United States flagBJ FloresPoland flagMariusz Wach▲+1Jamaica flagDillian Whyte
11Sweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagCharles Martin▲+1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
12Romania flagChristian HammerRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1China flagZhilei Zhang▲+1
13United States flagCharles MartinSweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1Germany flagAgit Kabayel▼-1
14Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoGermany flagAgit Kabayel▲+1Sweden flagOtto Wallin
15Panama flagGuillermo JonesGermany flagTom SchwarzNEWUnited States flagAmir Mansour

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 2017

IBFAugust 2017 vs July 2017

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Mariusz WachClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

WBOAugust 2017 vs July 2017

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1