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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” August 2021

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFAugust 2021WBOAugust 2021
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for August 2021
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
πŸ†United States flagTrevor Bryan
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
Vacant
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2United States flagMichael Hunterβ–²+4United States flagCharles MartinUnited Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
3Finland flagRobert HeleniusNEWUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4Ukraine flagOleksandr Usykβ–Ό-2Croatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
5United Kingdom flagHughie FuryNEWNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerCuba flagFrank Sanchez
6Cuba flagLuis Ortizβ–Ό-3France flagTony Yokaβ–²+3United States flagMichael Hunter
7United States flagAndy Ruizβ–Ό-3United Kingdom flagJoe Joyceβ–Ό-1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
8Croatia flagMark De Moriβ–²+2Germany flagAgit KabayelChina flagZhilei Zhang
9Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-2United States flagAndy Ruizβ–Ό-2Russia flagEvgeny Romanov
10Poland flagAdam Kownackiβ–Ό-2Cuba flagLuis OrtizNigeria flagEfe Ajagba
11Kazakhstan flagZhan Kossobutskiyβ–²+2Australia flagDemsey McKeanAustralia flagDemsey McKean
12Cuba flagFrank SanchezSweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
13Russia flagArslanbek MakhmudovNEWChina flagZhilei ZhangCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic
14Cuba flagLenier Peroβ–²+1United Kingdom flagHughie FuryTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen
15DR Congo flagMartin BakoleNEWDR Congo flagMartin BakoleFrance flagTony Yoka

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 2021

WBAAugust 2021 vs July 2021

Entered the top 10

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusInto the top 10 at #3
  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles MartinPreviously held #5
  • US flag
    Gerald WashingtonLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Michael HunterNow #2 after #6 last month
    β–²+4
  • HR flag
    Mark De MoriClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • KZ flag
    Zhan KossobutskiyClimbed from #13 to #11
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizNow #6 after #3 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • US flag
    Andy RuizFell from #4 to #7
    β–Ό-3
  • UA flag
    Oleksandr UsykDown to #4 from #2
    β–Ό-2

IBFAugust 2021 vs July 2021

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Tony YokaJumped from #9 to #6
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #7 to #9
    β–Ό-2
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1