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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2004WBCIBFWBOAugust 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for August 2004
Not available for August 2004
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagJames Toney
2United States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagJameel Ben McCline
3United States flagLance Whitaker▲+1United States flagHasim Rahman
4Jamaica flagOwen Beck▲+3United States flagLance Whitaker▲+1
5Poland flagAndrew GolotaCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-1
6United States flagJoe Mesi▼-4Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
7United States flagJameel McCline▼-1United States flagMonte Barrett
8United States flagMonte BarrettUnited Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsNEW
9United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1United States flagDominick Guinn▲+1
10Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+3
11United States flagFarug Saleem▲+1United States flagRay Austin▼-2
12United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1United States flagDavarryl Williamson▼-1
13United States flagGerald NoblesNEWJamaica flagOwen Beck▼-1
14Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoGermany flagTimo Hoffmann
15Australia flagKali MeehanNEWNew Zealand flagKali Meehan

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 July 2004

WBAAugust 2004 vs July 2004

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • JM flag
    Owen BeckImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    James ToneyFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Joe MesiFell from #2 to #6
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Jameel McClineFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2004 vs July 2004

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsNow in the top 10 at #8
  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiUp from #13 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaLast ranked #8
  • US flag
    Ray AustinJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Dominick GuinnFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ray AustinFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1