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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” February 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2009WBCIBFFebruary 2009WBOFebruary 2009
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Not available for February 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
πŸ†Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion

1Australia flagKali MeehanRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
2Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
3United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagEddie Chambersβ–²+1United States flagChris Arreola
4Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
5United States flagKevin JohnsonUnited States flagSamuel Peterβ–²+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter
6Country flagDenis BoytsovUnited States flagJames Toneyβ–²+1United States flagJames Toney
7United Kingdom flagDavid HayeKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaevβ–²+1Russia flagDenis Boytsovβ–²+1
8United States flagRay Austin
Vacant
New Zealand flagShane Cameronβ–Ό-1
9United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonAustralia flagKali Meehanβ–²+1Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez
10United States flagChris ArreolaTΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Samβ–²+1United States flagBrian Minto
11United States flagLamon BrewsterUnited Kingdom flagDavid Hayeβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMatt Skeltonβ–²+3
12Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondUnited States flagRay Austinβ–²+1Country flagVladimir Virchis
13United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagCedric Boswellβ–²+1United States flagMichael GrantNEW
14Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagKevin Johnsonβ–²+1Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basileβ–²+1
15United States flagBrian MintoUkraine flagAlex Mazikinβ–Ό-2

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 Super Champion: Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev(previously Russia flagNikolai Valuev)

WBOFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Matt SkeltonUp 3 places to #11
    β–²+3
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #7
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Gonzalo Omar BasileUp one spot to #14
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Alex MazikinDown to #15 from #13
    β–Ό-2
  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronDown one place to #8
    β–Ό-1