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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2004

Heavyweight rankings for April 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF April 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2004WBOApril 2004RINGApril 2004
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
Lamon BrewsterNEW
Champion
Vitali KlitschkoNEW
Champion
1
Vacant
James Toney+2Chris Byrd+1
2Hasim Rahman+2Jameel Ben McCline+2John Ruiz+5
3James Toney+3Juan Carlos Gomez+3James Toney+2
4Lance Whitaker+4Hasim Rahman+4Hasim Rahman+6
5Joe Mesi+2Joe Mesi+2Monte BarrettNEW
6David Toribio-1Wladimir Klitschko-5Andrew GolotaNEW
7Monte BarrettNEWMonte BarrettNEWFres Oquendo+2
8Wladimir Klitschko-5Ray Austin+2Lamon BrewsterNEW
9Corrie Sanders-7Attila LevinJameel McClineNEW
10Owen Beck+5Eliecer Castillo+1Joe MesiNEW
11Nikolai Valuev-2Dominick Guinn-6
12Andrew GolotaNEWLance Whitaker+3
13Farug SaleemTimo Hoffmann
14Jameel McClineMichael Moorer
15Evander Holyfield-4Owen Beck-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2004

WBAApril 2004 vs March 2004

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vitali KlitschkoPreviously held #1
  • Nikolai ValuevDropped to #11
  • Lamon BrewsterLeft the top 10 after #10 — now WBO Champion

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBOApril 2004 vs March 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: Lamon Brewster

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dominick GuinnDropped to #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Dominick GuinnDown 6 places to #11
    -6
  • Wladimir KlitschkoFell from #1 to #6
    -5
  • Owen BeckDropped from #12 to #15
    -3

RINGApril 2004 vs March 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: Vitali Klitschko

Entered the top 10

  • Monte BarrettInto the top 10 at #5
  • Andrew GolotaNow ranked #6
  • Lamon BrewsterInto the top 10 at #8
  • Jameel McClineNow ranked #9
  • Joe MesiNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Roy JonesMoved down to Light Heavyweight
  • Corrie SandersWas #3 last month
  • David TuaOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • Wladimir KlitschkoPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Hasim RahmanNow #4 after being #10 last month
    +6
  • John RuizJumped from #7 to #2
    +5
  • James ToneyUp to #3 from #5
    +2

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.