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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2020

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2020.

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 2020WBCIBFSeptember 2020WBOSeptember 2020
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for September 2020
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUkraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Ukraine flagOleksandr UsykUnited States flagCharles MartinUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
3Cuba flagLuis OrtizUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4United States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagMichael HunterBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
5Poland flagAdam KownackiUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited States flagAndy Ruiz
6United States flagCharles MartinCroatia flagFilip HrgovicNew Zealand flagJunior Fa
7United States flagChris ArreolaNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerUnited States flagMichael Hunter
8Germany flagAgit KabayelGermany flagTom SchwarzUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
9United States flagMichael HunterGermany flagAgit KabayelCuba flagFrank Sanchez▲+1
10United Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited Kingdom flagJoe Joyce▲+1
11Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevFrance flagTony YokaChina flagZhilei Zhang▲+1
12Nigeria flagEfe AjagbaNew Zealand flagUaine Fa JrAustralia flagDemsey McKean▲+1
13Russia flagSergey KuzminAustralia flagDemsey McKeanRussia flagEvgeny Romanov▼-4
14Cuba flagFrank SanchezNEWSweden flagOtto WallinCroatia flagFilip Hrgovic▲+1
15United States flagChristopher Lovejoy▼-1China flagZhilei ZhangGermany flagAgit KabayelNEW

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 2020

WBASeptember 2020 vs August 2020

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Christopher LovejoyFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2020 vs August 2020

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovDown to #13

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Joe JoyceFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovDropped from #9 to #13
    ▼-4