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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2007

Heavyweight rankings for July 2007. 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 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2007IBFJuly 2007WBOJuly 2007RINGJuly 2007
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Sultan Ibragimov
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai Valuev
Vacant
Samuel PeterWladimir Klitschko
2Siarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Alexander DimitrenkoSamuel Peter
3John RuizLamon Brewster+1Luan KrasniqiOleg Maskaev
4Davarryl Williamson+1Calvin Brock+1Tony ThompsonRuslan Chagaev
5Taras Bidenko-1
Vacant
Siarhei LiakhovichNikolai Valuev
6Michael Moorer+9Nikolai Valuev+1Vladimir VirchisSultan Ibragimov
7Vladimir Virchis-1
Vacant
Calvin BrockSiarhei Liakhovich
8Mike Mollo-1
Vacant
Shannon BriggsChris Byrd+1
9Juan Carlos Gomez-1Ray Austin+1Vitali Klitschko+1Vladimir Virchis+1
10Alexander Dimitrenko-1Eddie Chambers+1Matt Skelton+1Tony ThompsonNEW
11Alexander PovetkinNEWAlexander Povetkin+3Shane CameronNEW
12Hasim Rahman-1Evander Holyfield+1Eddie Chambers
13Kali Meehan-1Siarhei Liakhovich-1Evander Holyfield
14Jean Francois Bergeron-1Oleg Platov+1Josue Blocus+1
15Evander Holyfield-1Michael MoorerNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2007

WBAJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Michael MoorerPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Eddie ChambersWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Michael MoorerJumped from #15 to #6
    +9
  • Davarryl WilliamsonUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Taras BidenkoDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Vladimir VirchisFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Mike MolloSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

IBFJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinFrom #13 to #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Siarhei LiakhovichDown to #13 from #11
    -2

WBOJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Matt SkeltonPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Vitali KlitschkoUp one spot to #9
    +1
  • Matt SkeltonClimbed a place to #10
    +1
  • Josue BlocusClimbed a place to #14
    +1

RINGJuly 2007 vs June 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Tony ThompsonNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Chris ByrdClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Vladimir VirchisFrom #10 to #9
    +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.