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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - October 2016

Heavyweight rankings for October 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC October 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2016IBFOctober 2016WBOOctober 2016RINGOctober 2016
🏆
Vacant
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
1Luis Ortiz
Vacant
Joseph ParkerWladimir Klitschko
2Wladimir KlitschkoKubrat PulevWladimir KlitschkoDeontay Wilder
3Alexander Ustinov+1David HayeAndy RuizKubrat Pulev
4Shannon Briggs+1Johann DuhaupasDavid HayeLuis Ortiz
5Fres Oquendo+1Carlos Takam+1Hughie FuryAnthony Joshua
6David Haye+1Luis OrtizNEWJarrell MillerJoseph Parker+1
7Mahmoud Charr+1Vyacheslav GlazkovMichael WallischBermane Stiverne-1
8Jarrell Miller+1Eric MolinaEdmund GerberBryant Jennings
9Trevor Bryan+1Jarrell MillerTom SchwarzDavid Haye
10Kubrat Pulev+1David Price+2Kubrat PulevAndy Ruiz
11Andrey Fedosov+1Derek Chisora-1David Price
12Derek Chisora+1Charles Martin-1Izuagbe Ugonoh
13David PriceNEWIzuagbe UgonohAndrey Fedosov
14Guillermo JonesHughie FuryErkan Teper
15Jun Long ZhangChristian HammerNEWAndrzej WawrzykNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2016

WBAOctober 2016 vs September 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Kubrat PulevUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lucas BrowneLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • Alexander UstinovClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Shannon BriggsClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Fres OquendoClimbed a place to #5
    +1

IBFOctober 2016 vs September 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Luis OrtizNow in the top 10 at #6
  • David PriceUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joseph ParkerPreviously #1, now WBO Champion
  • Andy RuizLast ranked #5
  • Derek ChisoraNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • David PriceNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • Carlos TakamFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Derek ChisoraSlipped a spot to #11
    -1
  • Charles MartinDown one place to #12
    -1

RINGOctober 2016 vs September 2016

Biggest risers

  • Joseph ParkerFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bermane StiverneSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.