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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - October 2007

Heavyweight rankings for October 2007. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC October 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2007IBFOctober 2007WBOOctober 2007RINGOctober 2007
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Sultan Ibragimov
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai Valuev
Vacant
Tony ThompsonWladimir Klitschko
2Siarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Alexander DimitrenkoSamuel Peter
3John RuizCalvin Brock+1Siarhei Liakhovich+1Oleg Maskaev
4Kali Meehan
Vacant
Vladimir Virchis+1Ruslan Chagaev
5Taras BidenkoNikolai Valuev+1Calvin Brock+1Nikolai Valuev
6Michael Moorer
Vacant
Matt Skelton+1Sultan Ibragimov
7Vladimir Virchis
Vacant
Kali MeehanNEWSiarhei Liakhovich
8Mike MolloLamon Brewster+1Evander Holyfield+3Chris Byrd
9Juan Carlos GomezRay Austin+1Eddie Chambers+5Vladimir Virchis
10Alexander DimitrenkoEddie Chambers+1Shannon Briggs-2Tony Thompson
11Alexander PovetkinAlexander Povetkin+1Vitali Klitschko-2
12Hasim RahmanAlexander Dimitrenko+1Luan Krasniqi-2
13Jd ChapmanShannon Briggs+1Fres Oquendo-1
14Kevin JohnsonSiarhei Liakhovich+1Shane Cameron-1
15Matt SkeltonNEWHasim RahmanNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2007

WBOOctober 2007 vs September 2007

Entered the top 10

  • Kali MeehanNow ranked #7
  • Evander HolyfieldPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • Eddie ChambersUp from #14 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Samuel PeterWas #3 last month
  • Vitali KlitschkoDropped to #11
  • Luan KrasniqiDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Eddie ChambersUp 5 places to #9
    +5
  • Evander HolyfieldJumped from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Siarhei LiakhovichClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Shannon BriggsNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2
  • Vitali KlitschkoFrom #9 to #11
    -2
  • Luan KrasniqiDown to #12 from #10
    -2

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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