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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — March 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for March 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
RankWBAMarch 2004WBCIBFWBOMarch 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for March 2004
Not available for March 2004
Vacant

1Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2South Africa flagCorrie SandersUnited States flagLamon Brewster
3Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagJames Toney
4United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline
5Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioUnited States flagDominick Guinn
6United States flagJames ToneyCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez
7United States flagJoe MesiUnited States flagJoe Mesi
8United States flagLance WhitakerNEWUnited States flagHasim Rahman▲+1
9Russia flagNikolai ValuevSweden flagAttila Levin▲+1
10United States flagLamon BrewsterUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1
11United States flagEvander HolyfieldCuba flagEliecer Castillo▲+3
12Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoJamaica flagOwen Beck▲+1
13United States flagFarug SaleemGermany flagTimo Hoffmann▲+2
14United States flagJameel McClineUnited States flagMichael MoorerNEW
15Jamaica flagOwen BeckUnited States flagLance WhitakerNEW

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 February 2004

WBAMarch 2004 vs February 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike TysonLast ranked #8

WBOMarch 2004 vs February 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray AustinUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Eliecer CastilloUp 3 places to #11
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Timo HoffmannNow ranked #13 (was #15)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1