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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” September 2022

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFSeptember 2022WBOSeptember 2022
πŸ†Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for September 2022
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
πŸ†United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
World Champion

1United States flagMichael HunterCroatia flagFilip HrgovicUnited Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
2Finland flagRobert Helenius
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
3United Kingdom flagHughie FuryUnited States flagAndy RuizCuba flagFrank Sanchezβ–²+1
4DR Congo flagMartin BakoleUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited States flagAndy RuizNEW
5United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited States flagDeontay WilderNEWSweden flagOtto Wallinβ–²+2
6Russia flagArslanbek MakhmudovDR Congo flagMartin Bakoleβ–Ό-1Croatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–²+6
7Cuba flagLenier PeroGermany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshuaβ–Ό-4
8United States flagTrevor BryanCuba flagFrank Sanchezβ–Ό-1TΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezenβ–²+1
9Cuba flagLuis OrtizNEWFrance flagTony Yokaβ–Ό-1United States flagMichael Hunterβ–Ό-1
10Kazakhstan flagZhan Kossobutskiyβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagDillian Whyteβ–Ό-1Australia flagDemsey McKean
11Australia flagLucas Browneβ–Ό-1Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–Ό-1Germany flagAgit Kabayel
12Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-1Armenia flagMurat Gassievβ–Ό-1China flagZhilei Zhangβ–Ό-6
13South Africa flagKevin LerenaChina flagZhilei ZhangUnited States flagJermaine Franklin Jr
14United States flagJarrell MillerCuba flagLuis OrtizDR Congo flagMartin Bakole
15Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoAustralia flagDemsey McKeanUkraine flagVladyslav Sirenko

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 2022

WBASeptember 2022 vs August 2022

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • KZ flag
    Zhan KossobutskiyFrom #9 to #10
    β–Ό-1
  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneFrom #10 to #11
    β–Ό-1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelSlipped a spot to #12
    β–Ό-1

IBFSeptember 2022 vs August 2022

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • CD flag
    Martin BakoleDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBOSeptember 2022 vs August 2022

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Andy RuizEnters at #4
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizOut of the top 10 after being #5
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicNow #6 after #12 last month
    β–²+6
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    β–²+2
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangDropped from #6 to #12
    β–Ό-6
  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaDown 4 places to #7
    β–Ό-4
  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1