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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFAugust 2009WBOAugust 2009
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for August 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers
2Australia flagKali Meehan▲+1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
3Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▼-2United States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
4United Kingdom flagDavid HayeKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▲+1United States flagChris Arreola
5Country flagDenis BoytsovGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
6United States flagKevin JohnsonUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+3Russia flagDenis Boytsov
7Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+4Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1New Zealand flagShane Cameron
8United States flagRay Austin▼-1Germany flagDenis BoytsovNEWUnited States flagBrian Minto
9United States flagDavarryl Williamson▼-1United States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagKevin Johnson
10Cuba flagOdlanier Solis▲+5
Vacant
United States flagLamon Brewster
11Russia flagDennis Bakhtov▼-1United States flagRay Austin▲+1United Kingdom flagSam Sexton
12Nigeria flagGbenga OloukunNEWUnited States flagKevin Johnson▲+1Country flagJames Toney
13United States flagDavid Rodriguez▼-1Australia flagKali Meehan▲+1Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile
14Germany flagSebastian Koeber▼-1New Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+1Australia flagAlex Leapai
15United States flagBrian Minto▼-1Germany flagRene DettweilerNEW

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 2009

WBAAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovClimbed from #11 up to #7
  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisNow #10 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #9
  • RU flag
    Dennis BakhtovNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisImproved from #15 to #10
    ▲+5
  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovImproved from #11 to #7
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    John RuizFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevDown to #3 from #1
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Ray AustinFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1

IBFAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaWas #2 last month
  • GB flag
    David HayePreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterFrom #8 to #6
    ▲+2