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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 1929

Heavyweight rankings for June 1929. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between January 1928 and July 1929 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in June 1929.
RankRINGJune 1929
1Max Schmeling+1
2George Godfrey+1
3Jack Sharkey-2
4Otto Von Porat+2
5Young Stribling
6Paulino Uzcudun-2
7Ricardo Bertazzolo+1
8Jim Maloney+1
9Tuffy GriffithsNEW
10Angus SnyderNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since June 1929

RINGJune 1929 vs May 1929

Entered the top 10

  • Tuffy GriffithsNow ranked #9
  • Angus SnyderNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Emmett RoccoOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • Johnny RiskoOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Otto Von PoratFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Max SchmelingFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • George GodfreyClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jack SharkeySlipped from #1 to #3
    -2
  • Paulino UzcudunNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    -2

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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