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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2007

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2007.

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
RankWBAMay 2007WBCIBFMay 2007WBOMay 2007
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for May 2007
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
United States flagShannon Briggs
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai Valuev
Vacant
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
2Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
3United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
4United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagCalvin Brock▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
5Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
Vacant
United States flagTony Thompson▲+1
6United States flagMike MolloRussia flagNikolai ValuevNEWBelarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1
7Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko
Vacant
United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1
8Cuba flagJuan Carlos GomezUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+1
9Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock▲+3
10United States flagHasim RahmanBelarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoNEW
11Australia flagKali MeehanUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+1United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▼-1
12Canada flagJean Francois Bergeron▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▲+1
13United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1United States flagEvander HolyfieldNEWUnited States flagEvander Holyfield▼-2
14Germany flagTimo Hoffmann▲+1Ukraine flagOleg Platov▲+1United States flagHasim Rahman
15United States flagMichael MoorerNEWRussia flagDennis Bakhtov

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 April 2007

WBAMay 2007 vs April 2007

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Jean Francois BergeronClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Timo HoffmannUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonOut of the top 10 after being #7

WBOMay 2007 vs April 2007

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevPreviously held #5
  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonDropped to #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1