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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for July 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
2Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1
3United States flagCalvin BrockUnited States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs▼-1
4United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
5United States flagRay AustinUnited States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
6Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
Vacant
United States flagTony Thompson▲+7
7United States flagLarry DonaldUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-1
8United States flagShannon BriggsUnited States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagLamon Brewster▼-1
9United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock▲+2
10United States flagMonte BarrettUnited States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+2
11Nigeria flagSamuel PeterGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1
12United States flagLamon Brewster
Vacant
United States flagChris Byrd▼-4
13Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisUnited States flagMonte Barrett▲+1United States flagJameel McClineNEW
14United States flagDonnell HolmesItaly flagPaolo Vidoz▲+1United States flagKevin McBride▲+1
15Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▼-6

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 2006

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonJumped from #13 into the top 10
  • US flag
    Calvin BrockUp from #11 - now #9
  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ByrdFell to #12
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsFell to #15
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonNow #6 after #13 last month
    ▲+7
  • US flag
    Calvin BrockFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsNow #15 after #9 last month
    ▼-6
  • US flag
    Chris ByrdDropped from #8 to #12
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1