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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - October 2021

Heavyweight rankings for October 2021. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC October 2021 rankings are not available.
RankWBAOctober 2021IBFOctober 2021WBOOctober 2021RINGOctober 2021
🏆Oleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
Champion
Oleksandr UsykNEW
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
🏆Trevor Bryan
World Champion
1Daniel Dubois
Vacant
Joe Joyce+1Oleksandr Usyk+9
2Michael HunterCharles MartinJoseph Parker+1Anthony Joshua-1
3Robert HeleniusFilip HrgovicAndy Ruiz+1Deontay Wilder-1
4Hughie FuryJoseph ParkerAnthony Joshua-4Dillian Whyte-1
5Anthony JoshuaAnthony JoshuaFrank SanchezJoseph Parker-1
6Deontay WilderNEWTony YokaMichael HunterAndy Ruiz-1
7Agit Kabayel+2Joe JoyceLuis OrtizLuis Ortiz-1
8Andy Ruiz-1Agit KabayelZhilei ZhangMichael Hunter-1
9Mark De Mori-1Murat GassievDaniel DuboisNEWOscar Rivas-1
10Zhan Kossobutskiy+1Luis OrtizEvgeny Romanov-1Joe Joyce-1
11Filip Hrgovic+1Andy RuizDemsey McKean
12Arslanbek Makhmudov+1Demsey McKeanFilip Hrgovic
13Martin Bakole+2Zhilei ZhangAgit Kabayel
14Joseph ParkerNEWHughie FuryTony Yoka
15Tony YokaNEWMartin BakoleAli Eren Demirezen

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2021

WBAOctober 2021 vs September 2021

Entered the top 10

  • Deontay WilderInto the top 10 at #6
  • Zhan KossobutskiyPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Luis OrtizOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • Adam KownackiLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Agit KabayelClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Martin BakoleNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    +2
  • Zhan KossobutskiyFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andy RuizFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Mark De MoriFrom #8 to #9
    -1

WBOOctober 2021 vs September 2021

🏆

There is a new Champion: Oleksandr Usyk(previously Anthony Joshua)

Entered the top 10

  • Daniel DuboisEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Efe AjagbaWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Joe JoyceUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Joseph ParkerFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Andy RuizClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Evgeny RomanovDown one place to #10
    -1

RINGOctober 2021 vs September 2021

Biggest risers

  • Oleksandr UsykJumped from #10 to #1
    +9

Biggest fallers

  • Anthony JoshuaFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • Deontay WilderFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #3 to #4
    -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.