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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” September 2018

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFSeptember 2018WBOSeptember 2018
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for September 2018
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
πŸ†Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor Bryan
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
2United States flagJarrell Millerβ–²+2Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevJamaica flagDillian Whyte
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited Kingdom flagHughie Furyβ–²+1United States flagBryant Jenningsβ–²+5
4United Kingdom flagDillian Whyteβ–²+1Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+1Germany flagTom Schwarz
5United Kingdom flagDerek Chisoraβ–²+1Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+1United States flagJarrell Millerβ–Ό-2
6Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDerek Chisoraβ–²+2China flagZhilei Zhang
7United States flagBryant Jenningsβ–²+1United States flagAdam Kownackiβ–²+5Japan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
8Russia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-6Finland flagRobert HeleniusNEWSerbia flagTyrone Spongβ–²+2
9Romania flagBogdan Dinuβ–²+4Cuba flagLuis OrtizUnited States flagDominic Breazealeβ–Ό-4
10United Kingdom flagJoe Joyceβ–²+4United States flagBryant JenningsGermany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-1
11Panama flagGuillermo Jonesβ–Ό-2Germany flagTom SchwarzSweden flagOtto Wallin
12Croatia flagFilip HrgovicNEWRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-9New Zealand flagJunior Fa
13Russia flagSergey KuzminNEWRomania flagBogdan DinuUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
14Russia flagAlexander Ustinovβ–Ό-2Canada flagOscar RivasGhana flagEbenezer Tetteh
15United States flagChristopher LovejoyUnited States flagAndy RuizTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen

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 2018

WBASeptember 2018 vs August 2018

Entered the top 10

  • RO flag
    Bogdan DinuUp from #13 to #9
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesDropped to #11
  • US flag
    BJ FloresOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • RO flag
    Bogdan DinuUp 4 places to #9
    β–²+4
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceUp 4 places to #10
    β–²+4
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerClimbed from #4 to #2
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinDown 6 places to #8
    β–Ό-6
  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesFrom #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2
  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovSlipped from #12 to #14
    β–Ό-2

IBFSeptember 2018 vs August 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinNow ranked #12
  • DE flag
    Erkan TeperWas #7 last month

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiNow #7 after #12 last month
    β–²+5
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraUp to #6 from #8
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Hughie FuryFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinDown 9 places to #12
    β–Ό-9

WBOSeptember 2018 vs August 2018

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsNow #3 after #8 last month
    β–²+5
  • NZ flag
    Tyrone SpongClimbed from #10 to #8
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeFell from #5 to #9
    β–Ό-4
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerSlipped from #3 to #5
    β–Ό-2
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelSlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1