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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFJuly 2017WBOJuly 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for July 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United Kingdom flagHughie Fury
2Russia flagAlexander UstinovBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagChristian Hammer
3Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+1France flagCarlos TakamBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
4Germany flagMahmoud Charr▲+2Romania flagChristian HammerGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
5Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+2
6United States flagJarrell Miller▲+2United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-2
7Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+2United Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▼-1United States flagJarrell Miller▼-1
8United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteNEWUnited States flagDominic BreazealeRussia flagAlexander PovetkinNEW
9United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+1Germany flagAlexander DimitrenkoJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
10United States flagBJ Flores▲+1Finland flagRobert HeleniusJamaica flagDillian Whyte▼-2
11Sweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1Poland flagMariusz WachCuba flagLuis Ortiz▼-1
12Romania flagChristian Hammer▲+1United States flagCharles MartinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
13United States flagCharles MartinNEWRussia flagAlexander PovetkinChina flagZhilei Zhang
14Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoSweden flagOtto WallinSweden flagOtto Wallin
15Panama flagGuillermo JonesGermany flagAgit KabayelUnited States flagAmir Mansour

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 2017

WBAJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsLast ranked #3
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Mahmoud CharrClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinClimbed from #7 to #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2

IBFJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteDown one place to #7
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2017 vs June 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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