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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 1928

Heavyweight rankings for November 1928. 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 November 1928.
RankRINGNovember 1928
1Young Stribling
2George Godfrey+1
3Paulino Uzcudun+2
4Jack Sharkey
5Knute Hanson+1
6Jim MaloneyNEW
7Johnny Risko-5
8Phil Scott
9Tom Heeney
10Otto Von Porat-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 1928

RINGNovember 1928 vs October 1928

Entered the top 10

  • Jim MaloneyNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Babe HuntWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Paulino UzcudunUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • George GodfreyClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Knute HansonClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Johnny RiskoNow #7 after being #2 last month
    -5
  • Otto Von PoratDown 3 places to #10
    -3

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.

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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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