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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 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
RankWBANovember 2017WBCIBFNovember 2017WBONovember 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for November 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+2
Vacant
Germany flagChristian Hammer
2Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+3Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1
3Romania flagChristian Hammer▲+3United States flagJarrell Miller▲+2United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
4United States flagJarrell Miller▲+3United Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▼-1Jamaica flagDillian Whyte▲+1
5Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+3Romania flagChristian Hammer▼-1Germany flagTom Schwarz▼-3
6United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+4United States flagDominic BreazealeRussia flagAlexander Povetkin
7United Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▲+2France flagCarlos TakamJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
8Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▼-6Germany flagAlexander DimitrenkoChina flagZhilei Zhang
9United States flagBJ Flores▲+2United States flagCharles Martin▲+1Germany flagAgit Kabayel▲+2
10Panama flagGuillermo Jones▲+5Germany flagAgit Kabayel▲+1United Kingdom flagHughie Fury
11Sweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1Sweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1
12United States flagBryant JenningsNEWSweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1United States flagAmir Mansour▲+1
13United States flagCharles MartinGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoNEW
14France flagJohann DuhaupasNEWFrance flagJohann DuhaupasNEWUnited States flagLaron MitchellNEW
15Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoNEWGeorgia flagIago KiladzeFrance flagTony YokaNEW

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 2017

WBANovember 2017 vs October 2017

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Germany flagMahmoud Charr(previously United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    BJ FloresPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesUp from #15 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • DE flag
    Mahmoud CharrPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesImproved from #15 to #10
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Trevor BryanUp 4 places to #6
    ▲+4
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinNow #2 after #5 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovDown 6 places to #8
    ▼-6

IBFNovember 2017 vs October 2017

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Mariusz WachWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Charles MartinUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • RO flag
    Christian HammerFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1

WBONovember 2017 vs October 2017

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed from #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzDown 3 places to #5
    ▼-3