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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2006

Heavyweight rankings for July 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC July 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2006IBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006RINGJuly 2006
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Siarhei Liakhovich
Champion
Vacant
1John Ruiz
Vacant
Luan KrasniqiWladimir Klitschko
2Ruslan ChagaevRay Austin+1Sultan Ibragimov+1Hasim Rahman
3Calvin BrockCalvin Brock+1Shannon Briggs-1James Toney
4James ToneySamuel Peter+1Ruslan ChagaevSiarhei Liakhovich
5Ray AustinSultan Ibragimov+1Samuel PeterLamon Brewster
6Sultan Ibragimov
Vacant
Tony Thompson+7John Ruiz
7Larry DonaldShannon Briggs+1Alexander Dimitrenko-1Chris Byrd
8Shannon BriggsJames Toney+1Lamon Brewster-1Calvin Brock
9Davarryl WilliamsonLamon Brewster+1Calvin Brock+2Samuel Peter
10Monte BarrettDavarryl Williamson+1Matt Skelton+2Nikolai Valuev
11Samuel PeterLuan Krasniqi+1Fres Oquendo-1
12Lamon Brewster
Vacant
Chris Byrd-4
13Vladimir VirchisMonte Barrett+1Jameel McClineNEW
14Donnell HolmesPaolo Vidoz+1Kevin McBride+1
15Taras BidenkoDanny Williams-6

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2006

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chris ByrdFell to #12
  • Danny WilliamsFell to #15
  • Fres OquendoDropped to #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Danny WilliamsNow #15 after being #9 last month
    -6
  • Chris ByrdDropped from #8 to #12
    -4
  • Shannon BriggsSlipped a spot to #3
    -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.

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