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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for June 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
RankWBAJune 2017WBCIBFJune 2017WBOJune 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for June 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
3United States flagShannon BriggsFrance flagCarlos TakamBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoRomania flagChristian HammerUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
5Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir KlitschkoGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
6Germany flagMahmoud CharrUnited Kingdom flagDillian WhyteUnited States flagJarrell Miller▼-1
7Russia flagAlexander PovetkinNEWUnited States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagDominic Breazeale
8United States flagJarrell Miller▼-1United States flagDominic BreazealeJamaica flagDillian Whyte
9Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▼-1Germany flagAlexander DimitrenkoJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
10United States flagTrevor Bryan▼-1Finland flagRobert HeleniusCuba flagLuis Ortiz
11United States flagBJ FloresPoland flagMariusz WachUkraine flagAndriy Rudenko
12Sweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagCharles MartinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
13Romania flagChristian HammerRussia flagAlexander PovetkinNEWChina 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 May 2017

WBAJune 2017 vs May 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Andriy RudenkoWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Trevor BryanSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

WBOJune 2017 vs May 2017

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1