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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2019

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFAugust 2019WBOAugust 2019
🏆United States flagAndy Ruiz
Super Champion
Not available for August 2019
United States flagAndy Ruiz
Champion
United States flagAndy Ruiz
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Vacant
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
3United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited States flagAdam KownackiUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1
4Sweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAgit KabayelSerbia flagTyrone Spong▲+2
5Russia flagSergey KuzminUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaPoland flagAdam KownackiNEW
6Croatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited Kingdom flagTyson FuryNew Zealand flagJunior Fa▲+1
7Poland flagAdam KownackiRussia flagSergey KuzminCuba flagLuis OrtizNEW
8Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2United States flagGerald WashingtonUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
9United States flagMichael Hunter▼-1Cuba flagLuis OrtizGermany flagAgit Kabayel
10United Kingdom flagDavid Price▼-1United States flagMichael HunterRussia flagEvgeny Romanov
11Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNEW
12Ukraine flagOleksandr TeslenkoSweden flagOtto Wallin▼-1United States flagMichael Hunter
13Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1Cameroon flagCarlos Takam
14Canada flagMladen MiljasRussia flagAlexander PovetkinNEWGermany flagTom Schwarz
15Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited Kingdom flagDaniel DuboisColombia flagOscar Rivas▼-10

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 2019

WBAAugust 2019 vs July 2019

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Michael HunterDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    David PriceSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2019 vs July 2019

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2019 vs July 2019

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiNow in the top 10 at #5
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteWas #3 last month
  • CO flag
    Oscar RivasDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    Tyrone SpongClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    Junior FaFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Oscar RivasDown 10 places to #15
    ▼-10