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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2004WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for February 2004
Not available for February 2004
Vacant

1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+1Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoNEW
2South Africa flagCorrie Sanders▲+1United States flagLamon BrewsterNEW
3Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1United States flagJames ToneyNEW
4United States flagHasim Rahman▲+1United States flagJameel Ben McClineNEW
5Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▲+1United States flagDominick GuinnNEW
6United States flagJames Toney▲+1Cuba flagJuan Carlos GomezNEW
7United States flagJoe Mesi▲+1United States flagJoe MesiNEW
8United States flagMike Tyson▲+1Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoNEW
9Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1United States flagHasim RahmanNEW
10United States flagLamon Brewster▲+1Sweden flagAttila LevinNEW
11United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1United States flagRay AustinNEW
12Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+1United States flagMike TysonNEW
13United States flagFarug Saleem▲+1Jamaica flagOwen BeckNEW
14United States flagJameel McCline▲+1Cuba flagEliecer CastilloNEW
15Jamaica flagOwen BeckNEWGermany flagTimo HoffmannNEW

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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There is a new World Champion: United States flagJohn Ruiz(previously United States flagRoy Jones Jr)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    John RuizOut of the top 10 after being #1

Biggest risers

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    Vitali KlitschkoUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • ZA flag
    Corrie SandersFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1