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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2020

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2020.

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 2020WBCIBFAugust 2020WBOAugust 2020
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for August 2020
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr UsykUnited States flagCharles MartinUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois▲+1
3Cuba flagLuis OrtizUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker▼-1
4United States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagMichael HunterBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
5Poland flagAdam KownackiUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
6United States flagCharles MartinCroatia flagFilip HrgovicNew Zealand flagJunior Fa
7United States flagChris ArreolaNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerUnited States flagMichael Hunter
8Germany flagAgit KabayelGermany flagTom SchwarzUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1
9United States flagMichael HunterGermany flagAgit KabayelRussia flagEvgeny Romanov▼-1
10United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraCuba flagFrank Sanchez
11Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevFrance flagTony YokaUnited Kingdom flagJoe Joyce▲+1
12Nigeria flagEfe AjagbaNew Zealand flagUaine Fa Jr▲+2China flagZhilei Zhang▼-1
13Russia flagSergey KuzminAustralia flagDemsey McKeanAustralia flagDemsey McKean
14United States flagChristopher LovejoySweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1Germany flagTom Schwarz
15Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoChina flagZhilei Zhang▼-3Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic

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 2020

IBFAugust 2020 vs July 2020

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    Uaine Fa JrClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinClimbed a place to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangDropped from #12 to #15
    ▼-3

WBOAugust 2020 vs July 2020

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovDown one place to #9
    ▼-1
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangDown one place to #12
    ▼-1