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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFOctober 2016WBOOctober 2016
🏆
Vacant
Not available for October 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
3Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
4United States flagShannon Briggs▲+1France flagJohann DuhaupasUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye
5Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+1France flagCarlos Takam▲+1United Kingdom flagHughie Fury
6United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+1Cuba flagLuis OrtizNEWUnited States flagJarrell Miller
7Germany flagMahmoud Charr▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovGermany flagMichael Wallisch
8United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1United States flagEric MolinaKazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber
9United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+1United States flagJarrell MillerGermany flagTom Schwarz
10Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+2Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
11Russia flagAndrey Fedosov▲+1United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-1United Kingdom flagDavid Price
12United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1United States flagCharles Martin▼-1Nigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh
13United Kingdom flagDavid PriceNEWPoland flagIzuagbe UgonohUnited States flagAndrey Fedosov
14Panama flagGuillermo JonesUnited Kingdom flagHughie FuryGermany flagErkan Teper
15China flagJun Long ZhangRomania flagChristian HammerNEWPoland flagAndrzej WawrzykNEW

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 2016

WBAOctober 2016 vs September 2016

Entered the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

IBFOctober 2016 vs September 2016

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerWas #1 last month
  • US flag
    Andy RuizLast ranked #5
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Charles MartinDown one place to #12
    ▼-1