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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - October 2017

Heavyweight rankings for October 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC October 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2017IBFOctober 2017WBOOctober 2017RINGOctober 2017
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Joseph Parker
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
1Luis Ortiz
Vacant
Christian Hammer+1Anthony Joshua
2Alexander UstinovKubrat PulevTom Schwarz+1Deontay Wilder
3Fres OquendoDillian Whyte+3Dominic Breazeale+1Kubrat Pulev
4Mahmoud CharrChristian HammerJarrell Miller+1Joseph Parker+1
5Alexander PovetkinJarrell MillerDillian Whyte+1Alexander Povetkin+1
6Christian HammerDominic Breazeale+1Alexander Povetkin+1Andy Ruiz+1
7Jarrell Miller+5Carlos Takam-4Kyotaro Fujimoto+1Dillian Whyte+1
8Kubrat Pulev-1Alexander DimitrenkoZhilei Zhang+3Dominic Breazeale+1
9Dillian Whyte-1Mariusz Wach+1Carlos Takam+3Jarrell Miller+1
10Trevor Bryan-1Charles Martin+1Hughie Fury-9Tony BellewNEW
11BJ Flores-1Agit Kabayel+3Agit Kabayel+2
12Otto Wallin-1Alexander PovetkinOtto Wallin+2
13Charles MartinOtto WallinAmir Mansour+2
14Carlos TakamNEWTom Schwarz+1Luis Ortiz-5
15Guillermo JonesIago KiladzeNEWAndy Ruiz-5

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2017

WBAOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Jarrell MillerJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BJ FloresJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Jarrell MillerNow #7 after being #12 last month
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Kubrat PulevDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #8 to #9
    -1
  • Trevor BryanSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

IBFOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Charles MartinUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Robert HeleniusPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Dillian WhyteUp 3 places to #3
    +3
  • Agit KabayelJumped from #14 to #11
    +3
  • Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Carlos TakamFell from #3 to #7
    -4

WBOOctober 2017 vs September 2017

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis OrtizFell to #14
  • Andy RuizCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • Zhilei ZhangJumped from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Carlos TakamUp 3 places to #9
    +3
  • Agit KabayelClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hughie FuryDown 9 places to #10
    -9
  • Luis OrtizDropped from #9 to #14
    -5
  • Andy RuizDropped from #10 to #15
    -5

RINGOctober 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • Tony BellewEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis OrtizOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Joseph ParkerFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Alexander PovetkinUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Andy RuizClimbed a place to #6
    +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.