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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFJuly 2009WBOJuly 2009
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for July 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▲+4
2United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
3Australia flagKali MeehanUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
4United Kingdom flagDavid HayeKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▲+3United States flagChris Arreola
5Country flagDenis BoytsovGermany flagAlexander DimitrenkoUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-4
6United States flagKevin JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+5Russia flagDenis Boytsov
7United States flagRay Austin▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▼-1New Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+1
8United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+1United States flagSamuel PeterUnited States flagBrian Minto▲+1
9United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagKevin Johnson▲+4
10Russia flagDennis Bakhtov▲+2
Vacant
United States flagLamon Brewster
11Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+2United States flagRay Austin▲+1United Kingdom flagSam Sexton
12United States flagDavid Rodriguez▲+2United States flagKevin Johnson▲+1Country flagJames Toney▼-5
13Germany flagSebastian KoeberNEWAustralia flagKali Meehan▲+1Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile▲+1
14United States flagBrian Minto▲+1New Zealand flagShane CameronNEWAustralia flagAlex LeapaiNEW
15Cuba flagOdlanier SolisNEWUnited States flagMichael Grant▼-3

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 June 2009

WBAJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dennis BakhtovJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Taras BidenkoWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Dennis BakhtovUp to #10 from #12
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    David RodriguezClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2

IBFJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    David HayeNow #6 after #10 last month
    ▲+4
  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevDown to #7 from #5
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterDown one place to #8
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersUp 4 places to #1
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonJumped from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    James ToneyDown 5 places to #12
    ▼-5
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoDropped from #1 to #5
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Michael GrantFell from #12 to #15
    ▼-3