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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2011

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2011.

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 2011WBCIBFOctober 2011WBOOctober 2011
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for October 2011
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
World Champion

1United States flagHasim Rahman
Vacant
Finland flagRobert Helenius
2United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+1Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3Finland flagRobert HeleniusFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+1United States flagChris Arreola
4Russia flagAlexander UstinovUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
5Russia flagDenis Boytsov▲+1United States flagMaurice Harris▲+2Cameroon flagCarlos Takam
6Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Germany flagDenis Boytsov▲+2Czechia flagOndrej Pala
7Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▼-2Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+2Russia flagAlexander Ustinov
8Cuba flagLuis OrtizAustralia flagKali Meehan▲+2United States flagAmir Mansour
9France flagJean Marc MormeckFrance flagJean Marc Mormeck▲+2France flagJean Marc Mormeck
10United States flagChris ArreolaPoland flagTomasz AdamekNEWNew Zealand flagChauncy Welliver
11Australia flagKali MeehanUnited States flagJohnathon Banks▲+1Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
12Germany flagMahmoud CharrRussia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+1United States flagMonte Barrett
13Russia flagNikolai ValuevBulgaria flagKubrat PulevNEWCuba flagLuis Ortiz
14United States flagCedric BoswellUnited States flagEddie Chambers▼-12Brazil flagRaphael Zumbano
15Bosnia & Herzegovina flagJovo PudarNEWPuerto Rico flagVictor Bisbal

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 2011

WBAOctober 2011 vs September 2011

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevDown to #7 from #5
    ▼-2

IBFOctober 2011 vs September 2011

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersNow ranked #14
  • GB flag
    David HayePreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Maurice HarrisFrom #6 to #5
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersDown 13 places to #14
    ▼-13