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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2018

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFOctober 2018WBOOctober 2018
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for October 2018
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
πŸ†Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat Pulevβ–²+1Jamaica flagDillian Whyteβ–²+1
2United States flagJarrell Miller
Vacant
United States flagBryant Jenningsβ–²+1
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoGermany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+1Germany flagTom Schwarzβ–²+1
4United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteSweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+1United States flagJarrell Millerβ–²+1
5United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisoraβ–²+1China flagZhilei Zhangβ–²+1
6Sweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagAdam Kownackiβ–²+1Japan flagKyotaro Fujimotoβ–²+1
7United States flagBryant JenningsFinland flagRobert Heleniusβ–²+1Suriname flagTyrone Spongβ–²+1
8Russia flagAlexander PovetkinCuba flagLuis Ortizβ–²+1Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+2
9Romania flagBogdan DinuUnited States flagBryant Jenningsβ–²+1Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+2
10United Kingdom flagJoe JoyceGermany flagTom Schwarzβ–²+1New Zealand flagJunior Faβ–²+2
11Panama flagGuillermo JonesUnited Kingdom flagHughie Furyβ–Ό-8United Kingdom flagDerek Chisoraβ–²+2
12Croatia flagFilip HrgovicRussia flagAlexander PovetkinTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezenβ–²+3
13Russia flagSergey KuzminRomania flagBogdan DinuGhana flagRichard LarteyNEW
14Russia flagAlexander UstinovCanada flagOscar RivasVACANT flagFilip HrgovicNEW
15Canada flagDillon CarmanNEWUnited States flagAndy RuizRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-14

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 2018

IBFOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevUp one spot to #1
    β–²+1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #5 to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryDown 8 places to #11
    β–Ό-8

WBOOctober 2018 vs September 2018

Entered the top 10

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinPreviously #11, enters at #9
  • NZ flag
    Junior FaUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinNow ranked #15
  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • TR flag
    Ali Eren DemirezenNow #12 after #15 last month
    β–²+3
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #11 to #9
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinDown 14 places to #15
    β–Ό-14