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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2016.

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
RankWBASeptember 2016WBCIBFSeptember 2016WBOSeptember 2016
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Vacant
Not available for September 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis OrtizNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
3Australia flagLucas Browne▲+2United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
4Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▼-1France flagJohann DuhaupasUnited Kingdom flagDavid Haye
5United States flagShannon Briggs▲+3United States flagAndy RuizUnited Kingdom flagHughie Fury
6Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-2France flagCarlos TakamUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
7United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▼-1Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovGermany flagMichael Wallisch▼-1
8Germany flagMahmoud Charr▼-1United States flagEric MolinaKazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber
9United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1United States flagJarrell MillerGermany flagTom Schwarz
10United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+1United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
11Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1United States flagCharles Martin▼-1United Kingdom flagDavid Price
12Russia flagAndrey Fedosov▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid PriceNigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh
13United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraNEWPoland flagIzuagbe Ugonoh▲+2United States flagAndrey Fedosov
14Panama flagGuillermo JonesUnited Kingdom flagHughie Fury▼-1Germany flagErkan Teper
15China flagJun Long ZhangGermany flagErkan Teper▼-1United Kingdom flagIan Lewison

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 August 2016

WBASeptember 2016 vs August 2016

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United Kingdom flagTyson Fury)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Trevor BryanUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsImproved from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoSlipped from #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    David HayeSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

IBFSeptember 2016 vs August 2016

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles MartinNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Izuagbe UgonohFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Charles MartinDown one place to #11
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Hughie FurySlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Erkan TeperFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2016 vs August 2016

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Michael WallischFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1