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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” December 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2004WBCIBFWBODecember 2004
πŸ†United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for December 2004
Not available for December 2004
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagLance Whitakerβ–²+2
2United States flagJames ToneyUkraine flagWladimir Klitschkoβ–²+2
3United States flagLance WhitakerUnited States flagJames Toneyβ–Ό-2
4Jamaica flagOwen BeckUnited States flagMonte Barrettβ–²+1
5Russia flagNikolai ValuevGermany flagLuan Krasniqiβ–²+2
6United States flagMonte BarrettSaudi Arabia flagCorrie Sandersβ–²+2
7South Africa flagCorrie SandersJamaica flagOwen Beckβ–²+2
8Poland flagAndrew GolotaUnited States flagRay Austinβ–²+2
9United States flagJameel McClineGermany flagSinan Samil Samβ–²+3
10United States flagFarug Saleemβ–²+1Germany flagTimo Hoffmannβ–²+1
11United States flagLarry Donaldβ–²+1Russia flagSultan Ibragimovβ–²+3
12United States flagGerald Noblesβ–²+1Cuba flagYanqui Diazβ–²+1
13Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschkoβ–²+1Poland flagAndrew GolotaNEW
14Germany flagLuan Krasniqiβ–²+1Russia flagNikolai ValuevNEW
15TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil SamNEWUnited States flagKendrick Releford

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.

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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 November 2004

WBADecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Farug SaleemPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Farug SaleemFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Larry DonaldClimbed a place to #11
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Gerald NoblesUp one spot to #12
    β–²+1

WBODecember 2004 vs November 2004

Entered the top 10

  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamNow #9 (was #12)
  • DE flag
    Timo HoffmannClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • US flag
    Dominick GuinnLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamImproved from #12 to #9
    β–²+3
  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovJumped from #14 to #11
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerNow ranked #1 (was #3)
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    James ToneyFrom #1 to #3
    β–Ό-2