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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2008

Heavyweight rankings for July 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2008IBFJuly 2008WBOJuly 2008RINGJuly 2008
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Vacant
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai ValuevAlexander Povetkin+1Tony ThompsonWladimir Klitschko
2John Ruiz
Vacant
Alexander DimitrenkoSamuel Peter
3Kali MeehanAlexander Dimitrenko+1Vladimir VirchisRuslan Chagaev
4Taras Bidenko
Vacant
Alexander PovetkinNikolai Valuev
5Alexander DimitrenkoSultan Ibragimov+1Chris Arreola+5Alexander Povetkin
6Andrew GolotaOleg Maskaev+2Travis Walker+2Sultan Ibragimov
7Kevin JohnsonChris Arreola+4Jd ChapmanOleg Maskaev
8Siarhei LiakhovichEddie Chambers+1Denis Boytsov+3Vladimir Virchis
9Jd ChapmanTony Thompson+1Kali MeehanJohn Ruiz+1
10Carl Davis DrumondAndrew Golota+2Brian MintoNEWChris ArreolaNEW
11Chris ArreolaKali Meehan+2Shane Cameron+4
12Sinan Samil SamSinan Samil Sam+2Monte BarrettNEW
13Davarryl WilliamsonOleg Platov+2Donnell HolmesNEW
14Dennis BakhtovTravis WalkerNEWFriday Ahunanya
15Brian MintoHasim Rahman-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2008

WBAJuly 2008 vs June 2008

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Ruslan Chagaev)

IBFJuly 2008 vs June 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Andrew GolotaUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • Chris ArreolaUp 3 places to #7
    +3
  • Oleg MaskaevUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Andrew GolotaUp one spot to #10
    +1

WBOJuly 2008 vs May 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Denis BoytsovPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Brian MintoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sultan IbragimovPreviously held #5
  • Oleg MaskaevPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Chris ArreolaUp 5 places to #5
    +5
  • Shane CameronUp 4 places to #11
    +4
  • Denis BoytsovImproved from #11 to #8
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanSlipped from #13 to #15
    -2

RINGJuly 2008 vs June 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Chris ArreolaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tony ThompsonOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • John RuizClimbed a place 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.