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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2010

Heavyweight rankings for September 2010. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC September 2010 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2010IBFSeptember 2010WBOSeptember 2010RINGSeptember 2010
🏆David Haye
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
1Ruslan Chagaev
Vacant
Tomasz AdamekVitali Klitschko
2Nikolai Valuev
Vacant
David TuaDavid Haye
3Denis BoytsovTomasz Adamek+1Alexander PovetkinAlexander Povetkin
4Alexander UstinovDenis Boytsov+1Denis BoytsovTomasz Adamek
5Alexander Povetkin+1Eddie Chambers+1Ruslan ChagaevRuslan Chagaev
6Hasim Rahman+8Samuel Peter-3Samuel PeterEddie Chambers
7Timur Ibragimov+3Ruslan ChagaevNikolai ValuevDenis Boytsov
8Alexander Dimitrenko-1Chris ArreolaOdlanier SolisNikolai Valuev
9Kali Meehan-1Alexander DimitrenkoAlexander DimitrenkoAlexander Dimitrenko
10Tomasz Adamek-1Jean Marc MormeckChauncy Welliver+1Chris Arreola
11Dennis BakhtovJohnathon BanksChris Arreola-1
12Jean Marc MormeckNEWAlexander PovetkinGonzalo Omar Basile+1
13Juan Carlos Gomez-1Odlanier SolisSam Sexton+1
14Audley Harrison-1Derrick RossyAlex LeapaiNEW
15Robert HeleniusRobert HeleniusNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2010

WBASeptember 2010 vs August 2010

Entered the top 10

  • Hasim RahmanJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Odlanier SolisLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • Hasim RahmanNow #6 after being #14 last month
    +8
  • Timur IbragimovImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Alexander PovetkinClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alexander DimitrenkoSlipped a spot to #8
    -1
  • Kali MeehanDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Tomasz AdamekSlipped a spot to #10
    -1

IBFSeptember 2010 vs August 2010

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Johnathon BanksDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • Samuel PeterDown 4 places to #6
    -4
  • Ruslan ChagaevSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Chris ArreolaFrom #7 to #8
    -1

WBOSeptember 2010 vs August 2010

Entered the top 10

  • Chauncy WelliverPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chris ArreolaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Chauncy WelliverFrom #11 to #10
    +1
  • Gonzalo Omar BasileFrom #13 to #12
    +1
  • Sam SextonClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Chris ArreolaDown one place to #11
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.