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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 1930

Heavyweight rankings for September 1930. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in September 1930.
RankRINGSeptember 1930
🏆Max Schmeling
Champion
1Young Stribling
2Jack Sharkey
3Primo Carnera
4George Godfrey
5Vittorio Campolo+2
6Tuffy Griffiths-1
7Babe HuntNEW
8Johnny Risko-2
9Paulino Uzcudun-1
10Max Baer

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 1930

RINGSeptember 1930 vs August 1930

Entered the top 10

  • Babe HuntEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ernie SchaafPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Vittorio CampoloNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Johnny RiskoSlipped from #6 to #8
    -2
  • Tuffy GriffithsSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Paulino UzcudunDown one place to #9
    -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.

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