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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2023

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFAugust 2023WBOAugust 2023
🏆Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for August 2023
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion
China flagZhilei Zhang
Interim Champion

1United States flagDeontay WilderCroatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1
2DR Congo flagMartin Bakole
Vacant
United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1
3United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1Cuba flagFrank Sanchez
4Cuba flagLenier PeroUnited States flagDeontay Wilder▼-1United States flagDeontay Wilder
5United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1Cuba flagFrank SanchezUnited States flagJared Anderson
6Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov▼-1New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
7United Kingdom flagDaniel DuboisUnited States flagJared Anderson▲+8United Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
8United States flagJared Anderson▼-1Germany flagAgit Kabayel▼-1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
9Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic▼-1Sweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1Sweden flagOtto Wallin
10Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoUnited Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▼-1United Kingdom flagDavid Adeleye
11Russia flagMurat GassievRussia flagArslanbek MakhmudovNEWCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+2
12United Kingdom flagFabio WardleyArmenia flagMurat Gassiev▼-1Germany flagAgit Kabayel▼-1
13Cuba flagLuis Ortiz▼-4DR Congo flagMartin Bakole▼-1Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov▼-1
14United States flagJonathan Guidry▼-1United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-6United States flagJermaine Franklin JrNEW
15Germany flagAgit KabayelCuba flagLuis Ortiz▼-1Australia flagJustis Huni

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 2023

WBAAugust 2023 vs July 2023

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Germany flagMahmoud Charr(previously United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizNow #13 after #9 last month
    ▼-4
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Jared AndersonDown one place to #8
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Jared AndersonNow #7 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Andy RuizNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jared AndersonImproved from #15 to #7
    ▲+8
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizDown 6 places to #14
    ▼-6
  • US flag
    Deontay WilderFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2023 vs July 2023

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #1 to #2
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1