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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2004.

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
RankWBAApril 2004WBCIBFWBOApril 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for April 2004
Not available for April 2004
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagJames Toney▲+2
2United States flagHasim Rahman▲+2United States flagJameel Ben McCline▲+2
3United States flagJames Toney▲+3Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+3
4United States flagLance Whitaker▲+4United States flagHasim Rahman▲+4
5United States flagJoe Mesi▲+2United States flagJoe Mesi▲+2
6Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▼-1Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▼-5
7United States flagMonte BarrettNEWUnited States flagMonte BarrettNEW
8Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▼-5United States flagRay Austin▲+2
9South Africa flagCorrie Sanders▼-7Sweden flagAttila Levin
10Jamaica flagOwen Beck▲+5Cuba flagEliecer Castillo▲+1
11Russia flagNikolai Valuev▼-2United States flagDominick Guinn▼-6
12Poland flagAndrew GolotaNEWUnited States flagLance Whitaker▲+3
13United States flagFarug SaleemGermany flagTimo Hoffmann
14United States flagJameel McClineUnited States flagMichael Moorer
15United States flagEvander Holyfield▼-4Jamaica flagOwen Beck▼-3

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 March 2004

WBAApril 2004 vs March 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Monte BarrettInto the top 10 at #7
  • JM flag
    Owen BeckJumped from #15 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoPreviously held #1
  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevDropped to #11
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • JM flag
    Owen BeckImproved from #15 to #10
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerUp 4 places to #4
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    James ToneyNow #3 after #6 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Corrie SandersDown 7 places to #9
    ▼-7
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoFell from #3 to #8
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldDropped from #11 to #15
    ▼-4

WBOApril 2004 vs March 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagLamon Brewster

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Monte BarrettInto the top 10 at #7
  • CU flag
    Eliecer CastilloClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • US flag
    Dominick GuinnJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow #4 after #8 last month
    ▲+4
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezUp 3 places to #3
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerImproved from #15 to #12
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dominick GuinnDown 6 places to #11
    ▼-6
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoFell from #1 to #6
    ▼-5
  • JM flag
    Owen BeckDropped from #12 to #15
    ▼-3