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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2018

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFAugust 2018WBOAugust 2018
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for August 2018
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
πŸ†Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor Bryanβ–²+3
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
2Russia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-1Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevJamaica flagDillian Whyte
3Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendoβ–Ό-1Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagJarrell Miller
4United States flagJarrell Millerβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagHughie FuryGermany flagTom Schwarz
5United Kingdom flagDillian Whyteβ–²+1Germany flagAgit KabayelUnited States flagDominic Breazeale
6United Kingdom flagDerek Chisoraβ–²+1Sweden flagOtto WallinChina flagZhilei Zhangβ–²+7
7Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+2Germany flagErkan TeperJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
8United States flagBryant Jenningsβ–²+3United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited States flagBryant Jennings
9Panama flagGuillermo Jonesβ–²+1Cuba flagLuis OrtizGermany flagAgit Kabayel
10United States flagBJ Floresβ–Ό-5United States flagBryant JenningsNEWSerbia flagTyrone Spong
11Romania flagChristian Hammerβ–²+1Germany flagTom SchwarzSweden flagOtto Wallin
12Russia flagAlexander Ustinovβ–²+1United States flagAdam KownackiNew Zealand flagJunior Fa
13Romania flagBogdan Dinuβ–²+1Romania flagBogdan DinuUnited Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraNEW
14United Kingdom flagJoe JoyceNEWCanada flagOscar RivasGhana flagEbenezer Tetteh
15United States flagChristopher LovejoyNEWUnited States flagAndy RuizTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren DemirezenNEW

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 2018

WBAAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Trevor BryanUp 3 places to #1
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsImproved from #11 to #8
    β–²+3
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #9 to #7
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    BJ FloresFell from #5 to #10
    β–Ό-5
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinDown one place to #2
    β–Ό-1
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoSlipped a spot to #3
    β–Ό-1

IBFAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoLast ranked #10

WBOAugust 2018 vs July 2018

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangJumped from #13 to #6
    β–²+7