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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 2000.

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
RankWBAJuly 2000WBCIBFWBOJuly 2000
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United States flagChris Byrd
Champion

1United States flagJohn RuizUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldNew Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
3Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagVitali Klitschko▼-2
4Ukraine flagOleg Maskaev▲+2United States flagLarry Donald
5Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioNigeria flagHenry Akinwande
6United States flagMike Tyson▼-2Kazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▲+2
7Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoNEWUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams
8United States flagLarry Donald▼-1Nigeria flagDavid Izon▼-2
9Canada flagKirk Johnson▼-1Canada flagKirk Johnson
10United Kingdom flagHenry Akinwande▼-1United States flagRay MercerNEW
11Nigeria flagDavid Izon▼-1Argentina flagFabio Moli
12United States flagVaughn Bean▼-1United States flagMichael Grant
13United States flagMichael Grant▼-1
14Germany flagTimo Hoffmann
15United States flagFarug Saleem

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 May 2000

WBAJuly 2000 vs May 2000

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoInto the top 10 at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    David IzonNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Mike TysonNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Larry DonaldSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray MercerEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    David TuaClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoDown to #3 from #1
    ▼-2
  • NG flag
    David IzonDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2