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Heavyweight boxing rankings- March 2004

Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for March 2004 across organizations. This page is the combined heavyweight boxing rankings list, not fight records. Open a single-org list for WBA, WBO or Ring, or view the latest Heavyweight rankings.

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Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: The WBC and IBF March 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2004WBOMarch 2004RINGMarch 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Vacant
Vacant
1Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
2South Africa flagCorrie SandersUnited States flagLamon BrewsterUnited States flagChris Byrd
3Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUnited States flagJames ToneySouth Africa flagCorrie Sanders
4United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagJameel Ben McClineUnited States flagRoy Jones
5Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioUnited States flagDominick GuinnUnited States flagJames Toney
6United States flagJames ToneyCuba flagJuan Carlos GomezNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
7United States flagJoe MesiUnited States flagJoe MesiUnited States flagJohn Ruiz
8United States flagLance WhitakerNEWUnited States flagHasim Rahman+1Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
9Russia flagNikolai ValuevSweden flagAttila Levin+1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
10United States flagLamon BrewsterUnited States flagRay Austin+1United States flagHasim RahmanNEW
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 and RING archived March 2004.

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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

RINGMarch 2004 vs February 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike TysonLast ranked #10

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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