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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2017

Heavyweight rankings for July 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC July 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2017IBFJuly 2017WBOJuly 2017RINGJuly 2017
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Joseph Parker
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
1Luis Ortiz
Vacant
Hughie FuryAnthony Joshua
2Alexander UstinovKubrat PulevChristian HammerDeontay Wilder
3Fres Oquendo+1Carlos TakamKubrat PulevWladimir Klitschko
4Mahmoud Charr+2Christian HammerTom Schwarz+1Kubrat Pulev
5Alexander Povetkin+2Wladimir KlitschkoDominic Breazeale+2Luis Ortiz
6Jarrell Miller+2Jarrell Miller+1Andy Ruiz-2Joseph Parker
7Kubrat Pulev+2Dillian Whyte-1Jarrell Miller-1Alexander PovetkinNEW
8Dillian WhyteNEWDominic BreazealeAlexander PovetkinNEWAndy Ruiz-1
9Trevor Bryan+1Alexander DimitrenkoKyotaro FujimotoDillian Whyte-1
10BJ Flores+1Robert HeleniusDillian Whyte-2Dominic Breazeale-1
11Otto Wallin+1Mariusz WachLuis Ortiz-1
12Christian Hammer+1Charles MartinAgit Kabayel
13Charles MartinNEWAlexander PovetkinZhilei Zhang
14Kyotaro FujimotoOtto WallinOtto Wallin
15Guillermo JonesAgit KabayelAmir Mansour

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 2017

WBAJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Dillian WhyteEnters at #8
  • BJ FloresClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Shannon BriggsLast ranked #3
  • Wladimir KlitschkoLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • Mahmoud CharrClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Alexander PovetkinClimbed from #7 to #5
    +2
  • Jarrell MillerClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2

IBFJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Biggest risers

  • Jarrell MillerFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dillian WhyteDown one place to #7
    -1

WBOJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Alexander PovetkinEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis OrtizJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Dominic BreazealeNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2
  • Tom SchwarzUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andy RuizFrom #4 to #6
    -2
  • Dillian WhyteDown to #10 from #8
    -2
  • Jarrell MillerDown one place to #7
    -1

RINGJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Alexander PovetkinEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jarrell MillerOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest fallers

  • Andy RuizFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • Dominic BreazealeSlipped a spot to #10
    -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.