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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFJuly 2016WBOJuly 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Super Champion
Not available for July 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis OrtizNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
3Russia flagAlexander UstinovUnited Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoFrance flagJohann DuhaupasUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+1
5United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited Kingdom flagHughie Fury▲+1
6United States flagShannon BriggsFrance flagCarlos TakamGermany flagMichael Wallisch▲+1
7Haiti flagBermane StiverneUkraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
8New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerUnited States flagEric MolinaRussia flagAlexander Ustinov▼-4
9United States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell MillerKazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber
10United States flagTrevor BryanUnited States flagCharles MartinGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+4
11Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▼-1
12Russia flagAndrey Fedosov▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid PriceUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price▼-1
13Panama flagGuillermo Jones▲+2United Kingdom flagHughie FuryNigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh▲+2
14China flagJun Long ZhangGermany flagErkan TeperNEWUnited States flagAndrey FedosovNEW
15Germany flagMahmoud CharrNEWHaiti flagBermane Stiverne▼-1Poland flagArtur Szpilka▼-2

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 2016

WBAJuly 2016 vs June 2016

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    ▲+2
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1

IBFJuly 2016 vs June 2016

Biggest fallers

  • HT flag
    Bermane StiverneSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2016 vs June 2016

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzUp 4 places to #10
    ▲+4
  • PL flag
    Izuagbe UgonohFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    David HayeClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovDown 4 places to #8
    ▼-4
  • PL flag
    Artur SzpilkaSlipped from #13 to #15
    ▼-2
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1