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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFOctober 2017WBOOctober 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for October 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
Germany flagChristian Hammer▲+1
2Russia flagAlexander UstinovBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▲+3United States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1
4Germany flagMahmoud CharrRomania flagChristian HammerUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
5Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagJarrell MillerJamaica flagDillian Whyte▲+1
6Romania flagChristian HammerUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
7United States flagJarrell Miller▲+5France flagCarlos Takam▼-4Japan flagKyotaro Fujimoto▲+1
8Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▼-1Germany flagAlexander DimitrenkoChina flagZhilei Zhang▲+3
9United Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▼-1Poland flagMariusz Wach▲+1Cameroon flagCarlos Takam▲+3
10United States flagTrevor Bryan▼-1United States flagCharles Martin▲+1United Kingdom flagHughie Fury▼-9
11United States flagBJ Flores▼-1Germany flagAgit Kabayel▲+3Germany flagAgit Kabayel▲+2
12Sweden flagOtto Wallin▼-1Russia flagAlexander PovetkinSweden flagOtto Wallin▲+2
13United States flagCharles MartinSweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagAmir Mansour▲+2
14Cameroon flagCarlos TakamNEWGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz▼-5
15Panama flagGuillermo JonesGeorgia flagIago KiladzeNEWUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▼-5

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 2017

WBAOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    BJ FloresJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerNow #7 after #12 last month
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Trevor BryanSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1

IBFOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles MartinUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteUp 3 places to #3
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelJumped from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamFell from #3 to #7
    ▼-4

WBOOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangUp from #11 - now #8
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizFell to #14
  • US flag
    Andy RuizCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangJumped from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamUp 3 places to #9
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryDown 9 places to #10
    ▼-9
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizDropped from #9 to #14
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    Andy RuizDropped from #10 to #15
    ▼-5