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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2020

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2020.

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 2020WBCIBFOctober 2020WBOOctober 2020
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for October 2020
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr UsykUnited States flagCharles MartinUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
3United States flagDeontay WilderNEWUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4Cuba flagLuis Ortiz▼-1United States flagMichael HunterBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
5United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1United States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
6Poland flagAdam Kownacki▼-1Croatia flagFilip HrgovicNew Zealand flagJunior Fa
7United States flagCharles Martin▼-1New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerCuba flagFrank Sanchez▲+2
8United States flagChris Arreola▼-1Germany flagTom SchwarzUnited States flagMichael Hunter▼-1
9Germany flagAgit Kabayel▼-1Germany flagAgit KabayelChina flagZhilei Zhang▲+2
10United States flagMichael Hunter▼-1France flagTony Yoka▲+1Russia flagEvgeny Romanov▲+3
11United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-1New Zealand flagUaine Fa Jr▲+1United Kingdom flagJoe Joyce▼-1
12Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▼-1Australia flagDemsey McKean▲+1Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+2
13Nigeria flagEfe Ajagba▼-1United Kingdom flagJoe JoyceNEWAustralia flagDemsey McKean▼-1
14Russia flagSergey Kuzmin▼-1Sweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAgit Kabayel▲+1
15Cuba flagFrank Sanchez▼-1China flagZhilei ZhangUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-7

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 2020

WBAOctober 2020 vs September 2020

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderInto the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Andy RuizSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFOctober 2020 vs September 2020

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Tony YokaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Tony YokaFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    Uaine Fa JrFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Demsey McKeanUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1

WBOOctober 2020 vs September 2020

Entered the top 10

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangUp from #11 - now #9
  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraDown to #15
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovJumped from #13 to #10
    ▲+3
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraDropped from #8 to #15
    ▼-7
  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1