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Heavyweight boxing rankings- September 1959

Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for September 1959 across organizations. This page is the combined heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO did not exist in September 1959.
RankRINGSeptember 1959
🏆Sweden flagIngemar Johansson
Champion
1United States flagFloyd Patterson
2United States flagZora Folley
3United States flagSonny Liston
4United States flagEddie MacHen
5United Kingdom flagHenry Cooper
6United States flagRoy Harris
7United Kingdom flagJoe Erskine
8Argentina flagAlex Miteff
9United States flagCharley Powell
10United States flagTony AnthonyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING archived September 1959.

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Month-over-month changes since September 1959

RINGSeptember 1959 vs August 1959

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Tony AnthonyNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Alonzo JohnsonOut of the top 10 after being #10

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.

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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.

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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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