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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2005

Heavyweight rankings for July 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2005WBOJuly 2005RINGJuly 2005
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
Lamon Brewster
Champion
Vitali Klitschko
Champion
1
Vacant
Lance WhitakerChris Byrd
2Nikolai ValuevWladimir KlitschkoJohn Ruiz
3Davarryl Williamson+2James ToneyHasim Rahman
4Samuel Peter+3Luan Krasniqi+1James Toney
5Larry Donald+3Monte Barrett+1Monte Barrett
6Calvin Brock+3Samuel PeterNEWLamon Brewster
7Monte Barrett-3Corrie Sanders-3Calvin Brock
8Owen Beck+3Ray AustinSamuel Peter
9Corrie Sanders-3Sinan Samil SamWladimir Klitschko
10Sinan Samil Sam+4Timo HoffmannJameel McCline
11Wladimir Klitschko+2Sultan Ibragimov
12Oliver McCallNEWAndrew Golota+2
13Andrew Golota-3Taras Bidenko-1
14Ray AustinNEWMatt SkeltonNEW
15Gerald Nobles-3Kendrick Releford

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2005

WBAJuly 2005 vs June 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Owen BeckPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Sinan Samil SamUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hasim RahmanOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Andrew GolotaCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Sinan Samil SamImproved from #14 to #10
    +4
  • Samuel PeterJumped from #7 to #4
    +3
  • Larry DonaldJumped from #8 to #5
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Monte BarrettDropped from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Corrie SandersDown 3 places to #9
    -3
  • Andrew GolotaFell from #10 to #13
    -3

WBOJuly 2005 vs January 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Samuel PeterEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Owen BeckLast ranked #7

Biggest risers

  • Andrew GolotaNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2
  • Luan KrasniqiClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Monte BarrettUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Corrie SandersDown 3 places to #7
    -3
  • Taras BidenkoDown one place to #13
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.