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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFSeptember 2017WBOSeptember 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for September 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United Kingdom flagHughie Fury
2Russia flagAlexander UstinovBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagChristian Hammer
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoFrance flagCarlos TakamGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
4Germany flagMahmoud CharrRomania flagChristian HammerUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1
5Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
6Romania flagChristian Hammer▲+6United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteJamaica flagDillian Whyte▲+4
7Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagDominic BreazealeRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
8United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteGermany flagAlexander DimitrenkoJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto▲+1
9United States flagTrevor BryanFinland flagRobert HeleniusCuba flagLuis Ortiz▲+2
10United States flagBJ FloresPoland flagMariusz WachUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▼-3
11Sweden flagOtto WallinUnited States flagCharles MartinChina flagZhilei Zhang▲+1
12United States flagJarrell Miller▼-6Russia flagAlexander PovetkinCameroon flagCarlos TakamNEW
13United States flagCharles MartinSweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
14Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoGermany flagAgit KabayelSweden flagOtto Wallin
15Panama flagGuillermo JonesGermany flagTom SchwarzUnited States flagAmir Mansour

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 2017

WBASeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerNow #6 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerImproved from #12 to #6
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerNow #12 after #6 last month
    ▼-6

WBOSeptember 2017 vs August 2017

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteUp 4 places to #6
    ▲+4
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizClimbed from #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizDown 3 places to #10
    ▼-3