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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” October 2022

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFOctober 2022WBOOctober 2022
πŸ†Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for October 2022
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
πŸ†United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
World Champion
United Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
Interim Champion

1United States flagMichael HunterCroatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited States flagAndy Ruizβ–²+3
2United States flagDeontay WilderNEW
Vacant
Cuba flagFrank Sanchezβ–²+1
3DR Congo flagMartin Bakoleβ–²+1United States flagAndy RuizSweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+2
4United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshuaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaCroatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–²+2
5Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudovβ–²+1United States flagDeontay WilderUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshuaβ–²+2
6Cuba flagLenier Peroβ–²+1DR Congo flagMartin BakoleUnited States flagMichael Hunterβ–²+3
7United States flagTrevor Bryanβ–²+1Cuba flagFrank Sanchezβ–²+1TΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezenβ–²+1
8Cuba flagLuis Ortizβ–²+1Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-1New Zealand flagJoseph Parkerβ–Ό-6
9Kazakhstan flagZhan Kossobutskiyβ–²+1France flagTony YokaAustralia flagDemsey McKeanβ–²+1
10Australia flagLucas Browneβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteGermany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+1
11Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+1Sweden flagOtto WallinChina flagZhilei Zhangβ–²+1
12South Africa flagKevin Lerenaβ–²+1Armenia flagMurat GassievUnited States flagJermaine Franklin Jrβ–²+1
13United States flagJonathan GuidryNEWUnited States flagCharles MartinNEWDR Congo flagMartin Bakoleβ–²+1
14United States flagJarrell MillerCuba flagLuis OrtizUkraine flagVladyslav Sirenkoβ–²+1
15Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoAustralia flagDemsey McKeanAustralia flagJustis HuniNEW

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 2022

WBAOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderInto the top 10 at #2
  • AU flag
    Lucas BrownePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusPreviously held #2
  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • CD flag
    Martin BakoleUp one spot to #3
    β–²+1
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1

IBFOctober 2022 vs September 2022

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelDown one place to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBOOctober 2022 vs September 2022

πŸ†

There is a new Interim Champion: United Kingdom flagJoe Joyce(previously Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk)

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joe JoycePreviously held #1

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizUp 3 places to #1
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Michael HunterJumped from #9 to #6
    β–²+3
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #5 to #3
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerDown 6 places to #8
    β–Ό-6