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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2007

Heavyweight rankings for May 2007. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC May 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2007IBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007RINGMay 2007
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Shannon Briggs
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai Valuev
Vacant
Sultan IbragimovWladimir Klitschko
2Siarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Samuel PeterSamuel Peter
3John RuizLamon Brewster+1Alexander DimitrenkoOleg Maskaev
4Davarryl WilliamsonCalvin Brock+1Luan KrasniqiRuslan Chagaev
5Vladimir Virchis
Vacant
Tony Thompson+1Shannon Briggs
6Mike MolloNikolai ValuevNEWSiarhei Liakhovich+1Nikolai Valuev
7Taras Bidenko
Vacant
Lamon Brewster+1Siarhei Liakhovich
8Juan Carlos GomezRay Austin+1Vladimir Virchis+1Lamon Brewster
9Alexander Dimitrenko
Vacant
Calvin Brock+3James Toney
10Hasim RahmanSiarhei Liakhovich+1Vitali KlitschkoNEWJohn Ruiz
11Kali MeehanTony Thompson+1Matt Skelton-1
12Jean Francois Bergeron+1Eddie Chambers+1Eddie Chambers+1
13Evander Holyfield+1Evander HolyfieldNEWEvander Holyfield-2
14Timo Hoffmann+1Oleg Platov+1Hasim Rahman
15Michael MoorerNEWDennis Bakhtov

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Biggest risers

  • Jean Francois BergeronClimbed a place to #12
    +1
  • Evander HolyfieldFrom #14 to #13
    +1
  • Timo HoffmannUp one spot to #14
    +1

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Nikolai ValuevNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Davarryl WilliamsonOut of the top 10 after being #7

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Calvin BrockUp from #12 to #9
  • Vitali KlitschkoEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ruslan ChagaevLeft the top 10 after #5 — now WBA World Champion
  • Matt SkeltonDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Calvin BrockUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Tony ThompsonClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Siarhei LiakhovichClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Evander HolyfieldSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2
  • Matt SkeltonSlipped a spot to #11
    -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.

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