Heavyweight boxing rankings- October 1985
Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for October 1985 across organizations. Combined rankings list, not fight records. Single-organization lists: RING, or view the latest Heavyweight rankings.
Note: The WBO did not exist. The WBA, WBC and IBF October 1985 rankings are not available.
| Rank | RINGOctober 1985 |
|---|---|
 |  Michael SpinksWorld Champion Michael Spinks: won the title by defeating Larry Holmes. Event date: 21 September 1985. First shown in the October 1985 rankings.Official source |
| 1 | Pinklon Thomas |
| 2 | Larry Holmes |
| 3 | Tim Witherspoon |
| 4 | Tony Tubbs |
| 5 | Greg Page |
| 6 |  Gerrie Coetzee |
| 7 |  Trevor Berbick |
| 8 | Carl Williams |
| 9 | Mike Weaver |
| 10 | Michael Dokes |
Sources
October 1985 archive
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Month-over-month changes since October 1985
Month-over-month changes since September 1985
RINGOctober 1985 vs September 1985
There is a new Champion: Michael Spinks(previously Larry Holmes)
Became champion:
Won the title by defeating Larry Holmes.
First shown in October 1985 rankingsView sourceDropped out of the top 10
- David BeyOut of the top 10 after being #10
Biggest fallers
- Tim WitherspoonSlipped a spot to #3
- Tony TubbsSlipped a spot to #4
- Greg PageFrom #4 to #5
WBA Heavyweight Title History
WBC Heavyweight Title History
IBF Heavyweight Title History
WBO Heavyweight Title History
RING Heavyweight Title History
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