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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - February 2009

Heavyweight rankings for February 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2009IBFFebruary 2009WBOFebruary 2009RINGFebruary 2009
🏆Ruslan ChagaevNEW
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Vacant
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
1Kali MeehanAlexander Povetkin+1Alexander DimitrenkoWladimir Klitschko
2Taras BidenkoChris Arreola+1David HayeVitali Klitschko
3John RuizEddie Chambers+1Chris ArreolaRuslan Chagaev
4Alexander DimitrenkoAlexander Dimitrenko+1Alexander PovetkinAlexander Povetkin
5Kevin JohnsonSamuel Peter+1Samuel PeterNikolai Valuev
6Denis BoytsovJames Toney+1James ToneySultan Ibragimov
7David HayeOleg Maskaev+1Denis Boytsov+1Samuel Peter
8Ray Austin
Vacant
Shane Cameron-1Oleg Maskaev
9Davarryl WilliamsonKali Meehan+1Juan Carlos GomezJuan Carlos Gomez
10Chris ArreolaSinan Samil Sam+1Brian MintoAlexander Dimitrenko
11Lamon BrewsterDavid Haye+1Matt Skelton+3
12Carl Davis DrumondRay Austin+1Vladimir Virchis
13Evander HolyfieldCedric Boswell+1Michael GrantNEW
14Dennis BakhtovKevin Johnson+1Gonzalo Omar Basile+1
15Brian MintoAlex Mazikin-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2009

WBAFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

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There is a new Super Champion: Ruslan Chagaev

WBOFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Biggest risers

  • Matt SkeltonUp 3 places to #11
    +3
  • Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Gonzalo Omar BasileUp one spot to #14
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alex MazikinDown to #15 from #13
    -2
  • Shane CameronDown one place to #8
    -1

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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