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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 2009

Heavyweight rankings for June 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 June 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2009IBFJune 2009WBOJune 2009RINGJune 2009
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir KlitschkoNEW
Champion
1Ruslan Chagaev-1Alexander Povetkin+1Alexander DimitrenkoVitali Klitschko+1
2John Ruiz+1Chris Arreola+1David HayeAlexander Povetkin+2
3Kali Meehan-2Eddie Chambers+1Alexander PovetkinRuslan Chagaev
4David HayeNEWAlexander Dimitrenko+1Chris ArreolaNikolai Valuev+1
5Denis BoytsovRuslan ChagaevNEWEddie ChambersEddie Chambers+1
6Kevin Johnson-2Oleg MaskaevDenis Boytsov+1Chris Arreola+1
7Taras Bidenko-5Samuel PeterJames Toney-1Alexander Dimitrenko+1
8Ray Austin-2James ToneyShane CameronDavid Haye+1
9Davarryl Williamson-2
Vacant
Brian MintoJohn Ruiz+1
10Lamon Brewster-2David HayeLamon BrewsterDenis BoytsovNEW
11Chris Arreola-2Ray AustinSam SextonNEW
12Dennis BakhtovKevin Johnson+2Michael Grant
13Alexander Ustinov+1Kali Meehan-1Kevin JohnsonNEW
14David Rodriguez-1Sinan Samil Sam-1Gonzalo Omar Basile
15Brian MintoAlex Mazikin

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2009

WBAJune 2009 vs May 2009

Entered the top 10

  • David HayeNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Chris ArreolaNow ranked #11
  • Carl Davis DrumondLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • John RuizClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Alexander UstinovClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Taras BidenkoDown 5 places to #7
    -5
  • Kali MeehanNow ranked #3 (was #1)
    -2
  • Kevin JohnsonDown to #6 from #4
    -2

IBFJune 2009 vs May 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Ruslan ChagaevInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ray AustinNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Kevin JohnsonUp one spot to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Kali MeehanNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    -2
  • Sinan Samil SamFrom #12 to #14
    -2
  • Oleg MaskaevFrom #5 to #6
    -1

WBOJune 2009 vs May 2009

Biggest risers

  • Denis BoytsovFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • James ToneySlipped a spot to #7
    -1

RINGJune 2009 vs May 2009

🏆

There is a new Champion: Wladimir Klitschko

Entered the top 10

  • Denis BoytsovNow in the top 10 at #10

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinFrom #4 to #2
    +2
  • Vitali KlitschkoClimbed a place to #1
    +1
  • Nikolai ValuevClimbed a place to #4
    +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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.