Top 10 Heavyweights - October 2024

[@vin8754]

Glad we are currently in an era where we can update this list every month or so.

[@waynegoddard4065]

It's what we all want.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

You can thank ole Turkey boy for that.

[@Mich43l-1]

Ahahahah october?november? What are we gonna watch?

[@jmarsh5485]

Don't worry folks I've used a highly accurate algorithm and can now tell you the top 33 Although it has a British bias for some strange reason. Usyk Fury Dubois Zhang Parker Kabayel Bakole Joshua Itauma Inoue Hrgovic Wallin Chisora Wilder Joyce Miller Sanchez Ruiz Clarke Wardley Jalolov Takam Hunter Anderson Ortiz Makhmudov Yoka Gassiev Ajagba Helenius Whyte Pulev Arreola Huni

[@Philliben1991]

I've said it before but Usyk has done more in 6 heavyweight fights than everyone else in the division over their whole careers. Kinda sums up the whole division these days.

[@fiucik1]

Plus the fact that Usyk, despite being the first undisputed cruiserweight champion in modern 4 belt era, and only second ever after Holyfield, he didn't wipe the floor with the rest of that division. He had some close fights, like against Breidis. Then he moves up and makes relatively easily job of AJ and Dubois, with only Fury giving him a challenging fight.

[@andreasl_fr2666]

He also used tube up fights fir what they are actually meant for , to slowly adjust to the weight. Once his body was fully adapted he proceeded to only fight top guys.

[@jamjam7026]

Heavyweight boxing is going to be boring after Fury and Usyk retire. Which I see happening within the next 2 years

[@niallkennedy23]

Good point Phil, A great number of the top ten heavyweights are big fat boring "athletes" they are almost completely lacking in dynamism and the fights they are involved in end up devoid of excitement. I felt the reason that everyone went bananas for the recent fight at Wembley, apart from the "shock" result (give me strength), is that it was reminiscent of a 90's heavyweight title fight, by which i mean two incredibly tuned up athletes having a proper tear up.

[@Smokinjoewhite]

Exactly, and those that think it was not a low blow when there were literally 20 prior, they are morons. Not to mention only one frame matters, the one that shows Usyk was very obviously hit low.

[@jackslater5886]

Usyk vs Fury 2 Dubois vs Parker Zhang vs Bakole Joshua vs Kabayel Winners v winners!

[@RummysCorner]

I would love to see each and every one of those fights!

[@statsandfactsboxing]

yesss

[@teeboz6237]

I can see Usyk vs Dubois 2, then Zhang vs AJ, then Usyk vs Zhang judging from this list. But you never know in boxing.

[@jackslater5886]

@@RummysCorner you and I both Rummy. Let's hope Turki works his magic! Keep up the great work! 👍🏼

[@tosinolufokunbi]

💯

[@jackfrost239]

I feel bad for Parker, on such a tear and kind of hit a stand still with no obvious fights until someone else becomes available, which may be a while. Loss of momentum can be quite hard.

[@murozman]

He's an excellent fighter but is unfortunately, boring in the ring. No one is clamouring to see Parker fight anytime soon.

[@ANationalAcrobat-qj2dl]

His own fault because he stayed with the dreadful Kevin Barry for FAR too long. Barry's safety-first style held Parker back in my opinion. Glad Parker has finally ditched him now - better late than never as they say.

[@aceassn716]

Rematch vs Zhang or nah?! I enjoyed their first fight

[@alfarparan]

Joyce was in the amateurs though.

[@nofam]

Agree. But at this stage he needs to get a fight in before the end of the year. I'm expecting he'll be on the December 21 card, perhaps a stay-busy?

[@ivanzanko3332]

We are witnessing the passing of the torch between generations! Also I'm glad to see Del Boy back in the top 10

[@JayYo21]

Dubois vs AJ rematch. Parker, the interim WBO champ fights Kabayel. Zhang vs Bakole. A lot of great fights to be made along with the Fury vs Usyk rematch in Dec. Heavyweight division has so many potential big fights should be easy for any matchmaker.

[@RummysCorner]

Those all sound like great match-ups to me! I am very much looking forward to seeing what's up next for all of these top heavyweights without a fight currently scheduled.

[@ReservoirPunk]

Dubois AJ does not need a rematch

[@VictorJay-mk7yx]

@@ReservoirPunk maybe not but DD wants a huge payday and with Usyk and Fury locked up AJ rematch is the most realistic.

[@ivanzanko3332]

The only one i disagree with is AJ Dubois 2. I really don't see the need for that one given how decisive their first fight was and also given how AJ has a rematch term for every single fight even the non title ones! He had one for the Wallin fight for example

[@zyt4zcn]

@@ReservoirPunk nah, would actually be interesting to see a fight, not whatever AJ did, like walking around thinking Dubois KOs himself for his majesty AJ

[@armiter87]

My man Rummy yes. It's great to see heavyweight boxing being so fun again.

[@wandyy8078]

This era has been fantastic, quality up & down the top 10..

[@BoyeeSmudger]

I've been getting 90s feel from it of late, mostly because of Daniel giving me Mike vibes. Great time to be a fan.

[@fasasitaiwo5782]

Nice Video Rummy. Taiwo watching from Nigeria🇳🇬

[@MichaelLaing71]

I think this is a good list. I think it is hard to place AJ after that last performance. I certainly wouldn't put him in the top 5, and I think with his last 2 victories, Daniel Dubois deserves to be 3rd in this list. I would love to see Dubois face Parker next because I think it will tell us a lot about both fighters.

[@geraintgriffiths9435]

I'd like to see Aj v Hrgovic both have losses against the same opponent?

[@cavieman136]

Here is my pics for next fights, one of which we already know is scheduled for Dec: 1) Usyk v Fury (already scheduled) 2) Kabayel v Bakole (much harder for Bakole than people think & a test of positions) 3) Zhang v Hergovic rematch (this would be a barnstormer for the first 6 rounds) 4) Parker v Dubois (Parker deserves a shot & stylistically would test DDD more than AJ) AJ and Chisora to be rested.

[@radagem]

Great list man. I would like Zhang vs Bakole and Parker vs Kabayel as well.

[@waynegoddard4065]

Fully agree. There are loads of intriguing match ups.

[@stanislavkrua]

Usyk also defeated Joseph Joyce and Michael Hunter, just saying

[@AlbertJnbaptiste]

Parker give usyk problem

[@subhanasadli8617]

He has defeated Hunter in 2017, but when did he fight against Joyce? 🤔

[@seangrover702]

@@subhanasadli8617in amateurs

[@diaclonnnnnnne]

​@@subhanasadli8617 It was an amateur fight

[@samwarrilow2881]

@@subhanasadli8617 They fought in the World Series of Boxing, which is kind of like semipro. Five 3-minute rounds, no headguards

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

Someone already said it, but it's great we're in a time that this list can be updated so frequently.

[@robr.3679]

The best boxing channel on KZbin!

[@charlesburroughs9770]

Good List Rummy!!!

[@danthepup]

I can see how some folks would want AJ ranked above Parker based on their head to head matchup, but AJ’s loss to Dubois was so comprehensive, I think having Parker ahead is justified. in any case, I think the top 10 that you present here is reasonable and the logic is sound and unbiased. Rummy's Corner provides the most objective boxing coverage and analysis I have come across. That alone puts it head and shoulders above just about anything else you’ll find on the web. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@Carl-dq2dr]

Top video again Rummy

[@RachelLouiseSwann]

My top ten boxing channels:- 1: Rummy's Corner --- ...everyone else :D

[@johnaustin209]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOORIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!!

[@lasersnake]

Propa is arguably no.1 now ✊

[@Drjosephsmoseph]

Best boxing channel on KZbin

[@gheffz]

Great summary, and accurate list. Thanks.

[@mertyanar9353]

Beautiful video thanks

[@richardmurphy8350]

Can’t argue with any of that, good rankings

[@k.k8291]

Great list and analysis.

[@modernguitarist1992]

Excellent video as usual Rummy. Here is mine. Fury hasn't had a big win in a while so i have him below Dubois for now. 1. Usyk 2. Dubois 3. Fury 4. Parker 5. Zhang 6. Kabayel 7. AJ 8. Bakole 9. Hrgovic 10. Chisora

[@RummysCorner]

Great list. We see things very similarly.

[@View619]

1. Usyk 2. Dubois 3. Fury 4. Parker 5. AJ 6. Zhang 7. Kabayel 8. Hrgovic 9. Bakole 10. Chisora

[@AlbertJnbaptiste]

Nah we need All this fights to happen to see who number 1

[@jamesrobert4106]

Excellent assessment as always.

[@rayeurill9322]

I wish all divisions were like the heavyweight division… all these guys fight each other and all want the smoke 💪🏿

[@ВасилийИванов-ю3ю]

"0" virgins mentality. Best would not fight best for any money.

[@adlerdefender8067]

Light heavy is the same way, the best fighting the best in weeks we are gonna witness the unification in the form of Beterbiev taking on Bivol

[@Anthony.Joshua-s_Irish_Grandma]

Anthony Joshua ducked Fury twice last year to fight Franklin and Helenius for no belt and less money

[@statsandfactsboxing]

Love to see the uploads

[@StuartDesign]

Big question marks surrounding Bakole (because we can't tell how well the Anderson victory will age)... but I have a feeling he'll be the next big thing along with Dubois.

[@TheVanillatech]

Quasimodo predicted this list.

[@hughjaynus1093]

Quasimodo predicted this comment.

[@BEFATraining]

I agree % with this ranking,it's the most accurate I've ever seen

[@andybud1983]

Agreed. Very accurate top 10

[@nofam]

Good shout Rummy, can't really quibble with your choices or logic. Mine are: 1. Usyk 2. Fury 3. Dubois 4. Parker 5. Joshua 6. Bakole 7. Zhang 8. Hrgovic 9. Kabayel 10. Miller

[@redknight9740]

Best video yet.

[@AaronDolan-s9z]

Congrats to Bakole but I had never seen anything out of Anderson that I was impressed with besides him being a nice kid with a good personality.

[@JackRascal]

That's a good list, Rummy, and I can't really argue with your positions and reasons. There is a certain "guess work" towards the bottom end, as you say, because they never seem to fight each other, but that's thankfully changing lately. Inactivity doesn't help.. I'm sure even an aged Dillian Whyte could make the lower reaches if he came back, for example.

[@nighttrain3623]

Nice list. Hard to argue with it. I really hope they book Zhang vs Chisora. They're both coming off a nice win and they're similar in age. There probably won't be anything gained by a win for either of them, but I reckon it would be a very entertaining fight.

[@hughjaynus1093]

I’d gladly watch it

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

I wouldn’t rank Derek Chisora 10th, he Lost to Kubrat Pulev & his fight with Joy Joyce was more of a draw. Filip Hrgovic’s only lost was to Daniel Dubois heat butting him 23 times & low blows.

[@gaddafiduck]

For me Dubois is #2. What’s Fury done lately? Lose to Usyk, have a pointless trilogy fight with Chisora (who was definitely not top 10 at the time), and almost/arguably lose to Ngannou

[@magacop5180]

And he fought a Lame Whyte

[@SgtCrazyman]

Fury should be #4, Parker should #3. Fury's resume isn't that good in hindsight.

[@Ken_Frazer-619]

Fury should've asked for an interim tune up fight against Hrgovic, Joyce or Kabyel before rematching Usyk

[@IcyWun]

Especially considering he almost got the w over Usyk with the debatable low blow.

[@niallkennedy23]

Fair point. Fury is such a polarising character. I have enjoyed a few of his fights and the circus that comes with him. I also feel quite strongly that he spouts the most horrendous bullshit, which is often contradictory of the bullshit he said yesterday. I also feel that he has done his best to avoid fights with fighters who would have truly tested him, all the while claiming to be an era defining fighter. I suppose boxing is show business not shy business and therefore bombastic larger than life types will always create headlines and interest which is good for the sport (i think). I won't be surprised if he beats Usyk by decision in the rematch, because boxing is bent as fuck.

[@RiversEdge-e9y]

usyk vs jarell miller is the fight to make next

[@Hazaroth]

😂

[@PhantomO01]

I agree with all this.

[@africankungfunazis920]

Spot on! My top ten is the same.

[@abrahamramirez3980]

I like that the heavyweight division is somewhat shaking up now! For the longest it seemed like every weight class was ruled by one or two names only (Canelo at 168, Bivol and Beterbiev at 175, etc). At heavyweight Usyk and Fury are still the clear best but things are shaking up with the likes of Bakole, Zhang, Dubois, Kabayel and Parker all being game to step up to challenges!

[@abrahamramirez3980]

As for some fights I’d like to see at heavyweight I’d chose: - Chisora vs Luis Ortiz - Frank Sanchez vs Hrgovic - Bakole vs Kabayel - Torrez Jr vs Efe Ajagba - Usyk vs Parker - Zhang vs Ruiz (should be easy work for Big Bang)!

[@alanwgp2813]

Dubois suddenly is now among the elite

[@msway751]

1) Usyk 2) Dubois ( world champion two top 5 HW wins back to back ) 3) Fury 4) Parker 5) Kabayel ( 0 loses wins against two top ten HW back to back ) 6) Zhang 7) AJ 8) Bakole 9) Hrgovic 10) Efe Ajagba / Guido vianello

[@yanayana5408]

Hi Rummy, please could you make video prediction for Bivol vs Beterbiev post "postpone"?

[@RummysCorner]

Working on it. Hoping to have it up by Wed.

[@yanayana5408]

@@RummysCorner Awesome, thank you.

[@noname85808]

Zhang vs Bakole will be fireworks 💥

[@T.C.-st8uz]

A very exciting time in the heavyweight division. I hate seeing Wilder go out of the top 10, but it’s just how it is. I honestly I’ve never supported him, but I also never missed his fights. He always put on a good show.

[@mattm9619]

At least the big fights are happening.

[@riazuddin4920]

Usyk, Fury, Dubois, AJ, Zhang, Parker is the list

[@OleksandrGOATUsyk]

1. Usyk 2. Fury 3. Dubois 4. Parker 5. AJ 6. Zhang 7. Bakole 8. Kabayel 9. Hrgovic 10.Chisora

[@RummysCorner]

We're in the same ballpark.

[@OleksandrGOATUsyk]

@RummysCorner Exactly. I actually tried making my ranking before watching your video. Glad we are on similar terms

[@msway751]

Kabayel beat two former top 10 HW ... He's above Bakole

[@ExplainedThroughRap]

I think Jarrell Miller beats Chisora in a fight so I'd go Miller as #10. AJ would be my bet to beat Zhang and Parker so hes my #4. I'd say the rest is spot on.

[@liamc7097]

Bakole vs Zhang, the dads fight

[@ommeditationmind1554]

Good list. 2 fighters could be listed at #3, and two at #4. Parker Vs Dubios or AJ needs to happen

[@adlerdefender8067]

I still remember when Usyk moved up in weight clsss and being called a legit threat to the division a few fights later he became the top dog and the number 1 p4p best while remaining undefeated

[@23wiski]

I would looooove to see Parker get a shot at the Champ. I think Usyk is built for Parker, Parker’s a fast combination boxer and loves boxers coming forward.

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

i love your ratings because i'm not able to know what's going on usually. i wondered what was up with joyce who i hadn't heard anything about and found out he'd been knocked out twice by zhang who was fighting that night. i understand your logic...7 through 10 however i've not yet seen!

[@99wmac]

Good list, but I’d put DDD at five below Parker and Zhang. They’ve both done more recently, and DDD’s 2 losses are still fresh in mind.

[@villekyyny]

Jalolov is already at the TOP 5 level. Just wait until he gets those bigger fights!

[@mikec3756]

It's really fascinating to see so many top heavyweights from so many countries and ethnic/racial backgrounds. I think the fall of the Soviet Union and its allies in the early 90s really opened things up in a lot of ways and changed the sport. I never thought I'd see a day when the top 10 heavyweights were a Ukrainian, an Irish Traveler Briton (white), a Briton (black), a Chinese guy, a Kiwi of Samoan extraction, a mixed race Briton (Nigerian and Irish background), a German of Kurdish origin, a Congolese guy, a Croatian, and a Briton born in Zimbabwe. You can't get any more "diverse" than that, and they didn't force anything. It just happened on its own, which is a great thing.

[@dontbewoke]

1/Usyk 2/Dubois 3/Fury 4/Parker 5/Bakole 6/Kabayel 7/AJ 8/Zhang 9/Hrgovic 10/Itauma (wouldnt argue with Chisora)

[@DanBamber8]

When are we gonna be able to buy 'Team Rummy' t-shirts?

[@dansden10]

1-8 is spot on, though I’d argue Chisora should be 9 on the list and this might be a hot take, but I believe Andy Ruiz jr should be 10 due to the fact that he was a former champion and that he is honestly the only other heavyweight that stands out in terms of overall body of work. I’ve never seen Hrgovic as a real force so that’s why I now have him outside the top 10 following the lose to Dubois. But solid list Rummy, can’t wait for your next vid!

[@Thermolizer]

Fury vs Usyk 2, Dubois vs Bakole, Parker vs Kabayek, Joshua vs Wilder, Zhang vs Itauma

[@Mav90210]

Dubois is gonna rematch AJ and Zhang is gonna fight Bakole

[@vladimirponce3148]

Accurate!

[@liamc7097]

Who could've predicted just a few years ago that all 3 of the Top 3 , giant heavyweights, would get completely battered around the ring by smaller men

[@alexduran2476]

I'd put Jared Anderson just outside the top 10. He made strategic mistakes against Bakole, but fought hard and show good athleticism. He just needs to learn that you shouldn't trade punches with a giant, not when you can just stick and move for the win.

[@thewanderer8720]

My top 10 1: Usyk 2: Parker (fights more top guys than Fury) 3: Fury 4: Dubois 5: Zhang 6: AJ 7: Kabayel 8: Chisora 9: Hrgavic 10: Wallin or Bakole

[@gabrielsteffensen3700]

Om Swedish But Wallin deserves to be nowhere near the top 10, losing admirably to fury, losing big against AJ as well as beating a injured, ring rusty cruiserweight in gassiev does not make him go top 10. Bakoles win against Anderson has more weight, Jarrell miller has also done more.

[@williamfarrell4754]

​@@gabrielsteffensen3700for sure

[@thewanderer8720]

​@gabrielsteffensen3700 Miller, i get why you would, but Bakole beat Anderson who in my eyes isn't even a top 20 heavyweight, how anyone thought he would beat Bakole is insane.

[@westerling8436]

Kop factuur: *** Inc.

[@nitsuj2243]

​@@thewanderer8720How would you put a guy coming off a massive lose and no top win in your list?

[@PORKMANPIG]

Great list. I would've pushed Dubious to number 2 spot and Fury to number 3. Based on last 12 months. Miller Hrgovic and AJ wins where Fury only just passed Ngannou and was lucky not to be stopped vs Usyk

[@ReservoirPunk]

1. Usyk 2. Fury 3. DDD 4. Parker 5. Zhang 6. Kabayel 7. Bakole 8. Hrgovic 9. Aj 10. Ruiz

[@D00Rb3LL]

Ruiz over Jarell Miller even though Jarell Miller looked better in their recent fight?

[@Quietplague2000]

​@@D00Rb3LLAndy broke his hand I hope they rematch and Andy can show out

[@magacop5180]

Andy Ruiz? 😂

[@theamazingwatcher2914]

My eyes are on Jalolov right now. I'd like to see what happens if and when he takes on one of the guys on this list.

[@stephenbarlow2493]

That's a sound top 10 ranking, that's hard to argue with.

[@andycarter4581]

Good stuff, I have Parker and Dubois above Fury based on who they’ve beaten.

[@tempestvideos9834]

Usyk is representative of past heavyweight division quality. A hypothetical Usyk VS Lennox matchup is the kind of thing we are missing these days. Could he have beaten a prime Lennox?

[@dontaehill888]

Who sre the next generation of heavy weights we should look out for otherwise top 5 under 25. love you videos

[@BERTLEWEED]

The thing about Kabayel is his points wins; he wins by a margin, and a half. I think he breaks everyone except maybe Usyk and Dubois. He's the most un-talked about talent in the division. The Kurdish Max Schmeling.

[@HOUSEOFHIXON]

No arguments here - that’s a good top 10 🥊

[@guinessdrinker_azc29]

This is my list and this is gonna annoy a lot of people 1. Usyk 2. Dubois 3. Kabayel 4. Zhang 5. Parker 6. Bakole 7. Fury 8. Joshua 9. Hrgovic 10. Sanchez

[@jamesphillips5896]

It's the first ranking list I actually agree with! 😂😂

[@Dracbrewer]

🥊🥊RUMMY🥊🥊, I agree with your list 1OO%

[@The_Final_Boss_Luka_Mora]

My top 10 hws at the moment Usyk Fury Dubois Bakole Zhang AJ Parker Kabayal Hygovic Miller

[@meeknuggets4860]

AJ vs Wilder could finally be on the cards again...

[@janwiracha4827]

For me top ten at the moment is 1 Usyk 2 Fury 3 Parker 4 Dubois 5 Zhang 6 Bakole 7 Joshua 8 Kabayel 9 Hrgovic 10 Chisora.

[@kai_johnsonn]

Anyone else noticing that Kabayels finishing punches come from hitting his opponant in the solar plexus? Isn't that illegal?

[@Jeronimus8090]

The current heavyweight division is great.

[@Pringlelover]

We still don’t have a definitive top ten ranking list in the heavyweight division.

[@morgan1985uk]

Big shout to del boy. Come on fury v chisora 4😂

[@crackasmilezenpyre7901]

Bicoli reminds me of James Toney

[@DCoop-uo2wq]

Thing about this division is anybody can lose to anybody because they all can punch. Right now Usyk is my #1 p4p fighter in the world. But my favorite to watch right now is boots ennis kids, a major problem.

[@timboslice980]

Personally i think Parker’s loss to AJ was BS. The ref basically grabbed him everytime he tried to get close enough to hit AJ. Everytime AJ would swing it was no problem. You could literally watch the ref waiting for his chance to stop parker’s offense. Ive never seen anything like it. Not even breaking up a clinch, nobody was given a point or warned for clinching but it seemed like any offense from parker was considered an attempt at clinching. I think if they fight again parker will mess him up.

[@CGBP02]

Audio sounds crackly. But besides that good video.

[@jmarsh5485]

Top 33, with a British bias because I know Brit fighters more. Usyk Fury Dubois Zhang Parker Kabayel Bakole Joshua Itauma Hrgovic Wallin Chisora Wilder Joyce Miller Sanchez Ruiz Clarke Wardley Jalolov Takam Hunter Anderson Ortiz Makhmudov Yoka Gassiev Ajagba Helenius Whyte Pulev Arreola Huni

[@Ronis88]

What heppened to Joshua, he looked like schoolboy. Its a miracle he survived till 5th round, not even counting KDs.

[@morgan1985uk]

When is ajagba gonna make some moves? What about joyce v ajagba anyone?

[@petertr2000]

Yeah, seems about fair. This time next year could be interesting if AJ and Fury both lose next time out and retire. Uysk is often rumoured to be 1-2 fights from retirement too. The big seat could be wide open for someone like Dubois to reign.

[@subhanasadli8617]

Where is Jake Paul? 🤔

[@jahkarl7376]

Looks good.

[@angusarmstrong6526]

Usyks record is actually remarkable. If he was an American he would be a world wide household name. IMO