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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — December 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2009WBCIBFDecember 2009WBODecember 2009
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for December 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1United States flagJohn RuizRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers
2Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
3Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
4Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
5Country flagDenis BoytsovGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+1United States flagChris Arreola▲+4
6Russia flagAlexander UstinovGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+2Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
7Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoNEWUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+2United States flagKevin Johnson
8Cuba flagOdlanier SolisPoland flagTomasz Adamek▲+2Germany flagRene Dettweiler
9Nigeria flagSamuel PeterRussia flagNikolai Valuev▲+2Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1
10Poland flagTomasz AdamekUnited States flagChris ArreolaNEWUnited States flagJames Toney▲+1
11Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1United Kingdom flagSam Sexton▲+1
12United States flagDavid RodriguezDominican Republic flagNagy AguileraNEWArgentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile▲+1
13Germany flagMahmoud CharrNEWUnited States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagChauncy Welliver▲+1
14United States flagChris ArreolaPuerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited States flagBrian Minto▼-9
15Germany flagRene DettweilerAustralia flagAlex Leapai

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 November 2009

WBADecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoNow ranked #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray AustinWas #7 last month

IBFDecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    James ToneySlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2009 vs November 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Brian MintoCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp 4 places to #5
    ▲+4
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    James ToneyUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Brian MintoFell from #5 to #14
    ▼-9