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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2012

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2012.

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
RankWBANovember 2012WBCIBFNovember 2012WBONovember 2012
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for November 2012
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagDavid HayeBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1Finland flagRobert Helenius▲+12
2Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
Russia flagDenis Boytsov▼-1
3Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevPoland flagTomasz Adamek▲+1United States flagSeth Mitchell▼-1
4Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagBryant Jennings▲+2United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▼-1
5Russia flagDenis BoytsovGermany flagEdmund Gerber▲+2United States flagChris Arreola▼-1
6Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+2Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
7Bosnia & Herzegovina flagJovo PudarRussia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+2Cameroon flagCarlos Takam▼-2
8Poland flagAndrzej WawrzykUnited States flagJohnathon Banks▲+5United Kingdom flagTyson Fury▼-1
9Poland flagTomasz AdamekUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+2Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta▼-1
10United States flagJohnathon BanksNEWUnited States flagTony ThompsonNew Zealand flagShane Cameron▼-1
11Russia flagMagomed Abdusalamov▼-1Cuba flagOdlanier Solis▼-6Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
12Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▼-1Germany flagDenis BoytsovRomania flagChristian Hammer
13Kazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber▼-1United States flagSteve Cunningham▲+1United States flagJoe Hanks▲+1
14United Kingdom flagRichard Towers▼-1United Kingdom flagDavid PriceNEWUkraine flagAndriy RudenkoNEW
15Italy flagFrancesco PianetaUnited Kingdom flagDavid PriceNEW

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 October 2012

WBANovember 2012 vs October 2012

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Magomed AbdusalamovDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Magomed AbdusalamovSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • KZ flag
    Edmund GerberFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

IBFNovember 2012 vs October 2012

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksNow #8 after #12 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • KZ flag
    Edmund GerberFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisFell from #4 to #11
    ▼-7
  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

WBONovember 2012 vs October 2012

Entered the top 10

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BS flag
    Sherman WilliamsOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusJumped from #13 to #1
    ▲+12
  • US flag
    Joe HanksUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovSlipped a spot to #2
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Seth MitchellSlipped a spot to #3
    ▼-1