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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2023

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2023.

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 2023WBCIBFOctober 2023WBOOctober 2023
🏆Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for October 2023
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion
China flagZhilei Zhang
Interim Champion

1United States flagDeontay WilderCroatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
2DR Congo flagMartin BakoleSweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagJared Anderson
3United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaCuba flagFrank Sanchez
4Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+2United States flagAndy Ruiz
5Cuba flagLenier Pero▼-1United States flagJared Anderson▲+2United States flagDeontay Wilder
6United States flagJarrell MillerCuba flagFrank Sanchez▼-1New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
7United Kingdom flagDaniel DuboisRussia flagArslanbek Makhmudov▲+3Sweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1
8United States flagJared AndersonUnited Kingdom flagDaniel DuboisUnited Kingdom flagDavid Adeleye▲+1
9United Kingdom flagFabio Wardley▲+2Germany flagAgit KabayelCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+1
10Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic▼-1United Kingdom flagFabio Wardley▲+5Nigeria flagEfe AjagbaNEW
11Kazakhstan flagIvan Dychko▼-1DR Congo flagMartin Bakole▲+1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
12Germany flagAgit KabayelNigeria flagEfe Ajagba▲+1Germany flagAgit Kabayel
13United States flagJonathan Guidry▲+1Armenia flagMurat Gassiev▲+1Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov
14Australia flagJustis HuniNEWAustralia flagJustis HuniNEWUnited States flagJermaine Franklin Jr
15Cuba flagFrank SanchezUnited Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▼-4Australia flagJustis Huni

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 2023

WBAOctober 2023 vs September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Fabio WardleyUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Ivan DychkoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Fabio WardleyUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jonathan GuidryFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Lenier PeroFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • KZ flag
    Ivan DychkoFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

IBFOctober 2023 vs September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Fabio WardleyJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Fabio WardleyNow #10 after #15 last month
    ▲+5
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovNow #7 after #10 last month
    ▲+3
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteDown 4 places to #15
    ▼-4
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2023 vs September 2023

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Efe AjagbaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joe JoycePreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    David AdeleyeFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1