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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2021

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFOctober 2021WBOOctober 2021
πŸ†Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for October 2021
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
πŸ†United States flagTrevor Bryan
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJoe Joyceβ–²+1
2United States flagMichael HunterUnited States flagCharles MartinNew Zealand flagJoseph Parkerβ–²+1
3Finland flagRobert HeleniusCroatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited States flagAndy Ruizβ–²+1
4United Kingdom flagHughie FuryNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
5United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaCuba flagFrank Sanchez
6United States flagDeontay WilderNEWFrance flagTony YokaUnited States flagMichael Hunter
7Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+2United Kingdom flagJoe JoyceCuba flagLuis Ortiz
8United States flagAndy Ruizβ–Ό-1Germany flagAgit KabayelChina flagZhilei Zhang
9Croatia flagMark De Moriβ–Ό-1Armenia flagMurat GassievUnited Kingdom flagDaniel DuboisNEW
10Kazakhstan flagZhan Kossobutskiyβ–²+1Cuba flagLuis OrtizRussia flagEvgeny Romanovβ–Ό-1
11Croatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–²+1United States flagAndy RuizAustralia flagDemsey McKean
12Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudovβ–²+1Australia flagDemsey McKeanCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic
13DR Congo flagMartin Bakoleβ–²+2China flagZhilei ZhangGermany flagAgit Kabayel
14New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNEWUnited Kingdom flagHughie FuryFrance flagTony Yoka
15France flagTony YokaNEWDR Congo flagMartin BakoleTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen

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 2021

WBAOctober 2021 vs September 2021

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • CD flag
    Martin BakoleNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    β–²+2
  • KZ flag
    Zhan KossobutskiyFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1
  • HR flag
    Mark De MoriFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1

WBOOctober 2021 vs September 2021

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk(previously United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua)

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr UsykPreviously held #1
  • NG flag
    Efe AjagbaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceUp one spot to #1
    β–²+1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #3 to #2
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Andy RuizClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovDown one place to #10
    β–Ό-1