The Top 10 Heavyweight Boxers In The World Right Now

Heavyweight boxing is an exciting sport where the terrain is always changing and champions are crowned and dethroned with every booming blow. When it comes to boxing, the heavyweight class is where all eyes are on the biggest and "baddest" competitors for the ultimate prize: glory and fame. Some of the sport's most revered figures—Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, and dozens more—got their start in this weight class. Who, though, are the current world champion heavyweight boxers? The heavyweight rankings have been shifting dramatically as of late, with some big names making waves and some strong challengers making their way to the top. Here are the top 10 fighters in the division, as determined by the most recent rankings from Boxing Rankings, along with some key information about each of these dangerous boxers.

10. Filip Hrgović 14-0-0 (12KO)

Filip Hrgović is a Croatian boxer who is one of the most promising prospects in the division. He has a professional record of 16 wins and no losses, with 12 knockouts. He is known for his size, power and athleticism, as well as his amateur pedigree. Hrgovi's biggest success was his knockout victory over Rydell Booker in November 2020. He was the first boxer to ever stop Booker. He also has a gold medal from the 2015 European Games, a silver medal from the 2017 World Championships, and a bronze medal from the 2016 Olympics. According to the IBF, he is the seventh best contender right now. Watch the highlights of Filip Vs. Booker's fight: https://youtu.be/7_NvshNj_Ig?si=oHuw4SYQ_LiL3Tgm

9. Joseph Parker 32-3-0 (22KO)

Joseph Parker is a former WBO heavyweight champion from New Zealand, who became the first boxer from his country to win a major world title. He has a professional record of 32 wins and three losses, with 22 knockouts. He is known for his speed, power and durability, as well as his humble and respectful personality. In his career, Parker has beaten a number of famous opponents, including Andy Ruiz Jr., Hughie Fury, Carlos Takam, and Alexander Dimitrenko. Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, and Derek Chisora were the only men he had ever lost against. The WBO has him pegged as the seventh best fighter in the world right now. He is also very tight with Tyson Fury, with whom he has trained and sparred. Watch the highlights of Joseph Parker Vs. Andy Ruiz Jr fight:  https://youtu.be/tfjbag0FKbw?si=Tu7Vqd8xCu_mD4iS

8. Luis Ortiz 33-3-0 (28KO)

Luis Ortiz, a Cuban boxer, is considered among the best and most dangerous competitors in his weight class. A professional boxer with a 33-3 record and 28 knockouts to his name. He is well-known in the boxing world for his southpaw stance, technical skill, striking power, and ring savvy. Ortiz’s most notable wins include victories over Bryant Jennings, Tony Thompson, Malik Scott and Christian Hammer. His only losses came against Deontay Wilder, who knocked him out twice in thrilling fights. He is currently ranked as the number six contender by the WBA. Watch the highlight of Luis Ortiz fight against Tony Thompson: https://youtu.be/qOOm1sC-c2Q?si=brltgo0D1_jx7iF2

7. Joe Joyce 15-1-0 (14KO)

British boxer Joe Joyce is widely regarded as one of the sport's greatest amateurs. He placed second in the 2016 Olympics, first at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, third at the 2015 European Games, and fourth at the 2015 World Championships, winning silver, gold, and bronze, respectively. His professional record reads 15 wins, 1 loss, and 14 KOs. His height, weight, strength, stamina, and chin have all made him famous. Joyce’s most notable win was his knockout victory over Daniel Dubois in November 2020, when he broke Dubois’ orbital bone with his jab. Joyce won the fight by technical knockout in the 10th round after Dubois took a knee following a jab to his injured eye. Joyce became the new British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight champion and moved closer to a world title shot. Watch Joe Joyce Vs. Daniel Dubois highlight:  https://youtu.be/GppKewdZVhg?si=TE3XBeL5Pq35bmGg His only loss came against Oleksandr Usyk in their amateur bout in 2013. He is currently ranked as the number two contender by the WBO and number five by the WBA.

6. Dillian Whyte 29-3-0 (19KO)

Dillian Whyte is a British boxer who is one of the most popular and controversial fighters in the division. He has a professional record of 29 wins and three losses, with 19 knockouts. He is known for his aggressive style, punching power and trash talk. Whyte’s most notable wins include victories over Joseph Parker, Derek Chisora (twice), Oscar Rivas and Alexander Povetkin (in a rematch). His only losses came against Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin (in their first fight). He is currently ranked as number six by the WBC and number eight by the IBF. Watch highlights of Dillian Whyte's deadly knockouts https://youtu.be/01ttY7KgXm0?si=foTU3GliDr80fgkk

5. Andy Ruiz Jr. 35-2-0 (22KO)

Andy Ruiz Jr., a Mexican-American boxer, made headlines when he became Mexican's first ever heavyweight champion. He has knocked out opponents 22 times in his professional career and has a record of 35-2. He has a quick wit, a strong will, and deft hands. Ruiz’s most notable win was his upset knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in June 2019, when he dropped Joshua four times and stopped him in the seventh round. He also became the first boxer to win four heavyweight titles at once (WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO). His only losses came against Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua (in their rematch). He is currently ranked as the number one by the WBO, number two contender by the WBC and number three by the IBF. Watch Joshua Vs Ruiz 1 full fight  https://youtu.be/svpRdzSZmho?si=S7LpLl6M8pjizzte

4. Zhilei Zhang 25-1-1 (20KO)

Zhilei Zhang is a Chinese boxer who is one of the most successful boxers from his country. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, a bronze medal at the 2007 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2006 Asian Games. He has a professional record of 25 wins, one loss and one draw, with 20 knockouts. He is known for his height, power and southpaw stance. Zhang’s most notable win was his knockout victory over Andriy Rudenko in November 2019. His only loss came against Jerry Forrest in February 2021, when he ran out of gas and was knocked down three times in the last round. He is currently ranked as the champion by WBO. Watch Joyce Vs Zhang official fight highlights:  https://youtu.be/1mglsVBAqj8?si=sw8iUBCb6ek4Jg_l

3. Anthony Joshua 25-3-0 (22KO)

Anthony Joshua is a British boxer who is one of the most popular and successful fighters in the sport. He won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, and became a unified heavyweight champion by winning the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles at different times. He has a professional record of 25 wins and three losses, with 22 knockouts. He is known for his physique, power and charisma. Joshua’s most notable wins include victories over Wladimir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin, Andy Ruiz Jr. (in their rematch) and Kubrat Pulev. His only losses came against Andy Ruiz Jr. (in their first fight) and Oleksandr Usyk. He is currently ranked as the number three boxer in the division by Boxing Rankings, number three by the WBA, number three by the WBC, number five by the IBF, and number five by the WBO. https://youtu.be/2xPQj5wstmo?si=g3T73INM9ckIOHag

2. Deontay Wilder 43-2-1 (42KO)

American boxer Deontay Wilder is widely regarded as one of the sport's deadliest punchers. He has never been knocked out in any of his 42 professional fights. He has knocked out every opponent he has faced except for Tyson Fury with a stunning right hand. He also spent five years as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC). Wilder’s most notable wins include victories over Luis Ortiz (twice), Bermane Stiverne (twice), Artur Szpilka and Dominic Breazeale. His only losses came against Tyson Fury (twice), who stopped him in their second and third fights. He is currently ranked as the number two boxer in the division by Boxing Rankings, number one by the WBA and WBC, respectively, number four by the IBF, and number six by the WBO. Watch Deontay Wilder Top 10 Knockouts that shocked the world:  https://youtu.be/c735pzPY3EI?si=YJvUL7_Hi8fIvHPJ

1. Tyson Fury 33-0-1 (24KO)

Tyson Fury is a British boxer who is widely regarded as the best heavyweight boxer in the world right now. He has a professional record of 33 wins, no losses and one draw, with 24 knockouts. He is known for his size, skill, movement, personality and resilience. He is also the current WBC champion.   Fury’s most notable wins include victories over Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder (twice), Dereck Chisora (twice) and Otto Wallin. His only draw came against Deontay Wilder in their first fight, which many people thought he won. He is currently ranked as the number one boxer in the division by Boxing Rankings. Watch Tyson Fury Vs Deontay Wilder III Full fight highlights: https://youtu.be/9MiwQO-qhpc?si=Tu4T4ZiIa4AVtdpg

CHAMPION BOXER: Oleksandr Usyk 20-0-0 (13KO)

Oleksandr Usyk is a Ukrainian boxer who is widely regarded as the best heavyweight boxer in the world right now. He has a professional record of 20 wins and no losses, with 13 knockouts. He is known for his exceptional skills, speed, footwork and ring IQ. He is also the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, having won all four major belts in that division. He is also the current WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion, and The Ring heavyweight champion. https://youtu.be/vgV8DMYkhy4?si=lrmZ6nq1VM616CB_ Usyk’s most notable wins include victories over Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, Murat Gassiev, Mairis Briedis and Marco Huck. He recently defended his titles against Daniel Dubious and won after a ninth-round knockout. He has not lost a single fight in his professional or amateur career. He is currently ranked as The Ring Heavyweight Champion. Watch Usyk vs Dubois highlight: https://youtu.be/7JLlDpmRnwc?si=NASs_dGUO-6g70Qh   [caption id="attachment_9027" align="aligncenter" width="745"] Boxing Rankings as of August 2023. | Credit: Boxingrankings[/caption] The “C” in a boxing ranking stands for “Champion”. It means that the fighter is the current world champion of that weight class in that sanctioning body. The champion is not ranked by number, because he is considered to be above the other contenders. The number one ranked fighter is usually the mandatory challenger, who has the right to fight the champion for the title.