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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2007

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2007.

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
RankWBAOctober 2007WBCIBFOctober 2007WBOOctober 2007
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for October 2007
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai Valuev
Vacant
United States flagTony Thompson
2Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagCalvin Brock▲+1Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1
4Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis▲+1
5Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoRussia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1
6United States flagMichael Moorer
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+1
7Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
Vacant
Australia flagKali MeehanNEW
8United States flagMike MolloUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+3
9Cuba flagJuan Carlos GomezUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▲+5
10Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs▼-2
11Russia flagAlexander PovetkinRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▼-2
12United States flagHasim RahmanGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Country flagLuan Krasniqi▼-2
13United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1
14United States flagKevin JohnsonBelarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich▲+1New Zealand flagShane Cameron▼-1
15United Kingdom flagMatt SkeltonNEWUnited States flagHasim RahmanNEW

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 September 2007

WBOOctober 2007 vs September 2007

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterWas #3 last month
  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoDropped to #11
  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiDown to #12

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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