Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 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
RankWBAMay 2004WBCIBFWBOMay 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for May 2004
Not available for May 2004
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1United States flagHasim Rahman▲+1Germany flagRudiger MayNEW
2United States flagJoe Mesi▲+3Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreNEW
3United States flagJames ToneyRussia flagValery BrudovNEW
4United States flagLance WhitakerUnited States flagO'Neil BellNEW
5Poland flagAndrew Golota▲+7Canada flagDale BrownNEW
6United States flagJameel McCline▲+8Italy flagPietro AurinoNEW
7Jamaica flagOwen Beck▲+3Cuba flagRamon GarbeyNEW
8United States flagMonte Barrett▼-1Algeria flagMohamed BenguesmiaNEW
9Cuba flagJuan Carlos GomezNEWUnited States flagRydell BookerNEW
10United States flagMike TysonNEWUnited States flagJermal BarnesNEW
11Russia flagNikolai ValuevGermany flagAlexander PetkovicNEW
12United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+3United States flagSteve CunninghamNEW
13Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▼-5Panama flagLuis PinedaNEW
14United States flagFarug Saleem▼-1United States flagVirgil HillNEW
15Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▼-9United States flagEzra SellersNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since April 2004

WBAMay 2004 vs April 2004

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaNow #5 (was #12)
  • US flag
    Jameel McClineNow #6 (was #14)
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezEnters at #9
  • US flag
    Mike TysonEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    David ToribioNow ranked #15
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoCurrently at #13
  • ZA flag
    Corrie SandersLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jameel McClineUp 8 places to #6
    ▲+8
  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaImproved from #12 to #5
    ▲+7
  • US flag
    Joe MesiJumped from #5 to #2
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    David ToribioDown 9 places to #15
    ▼-9
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoFell from #8 to #13
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettDown one place to #8
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2004 vs April 2004

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson(previously United States flagLamon Brewster)

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Rudiger MayInto the top 10 at #1
  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreEnters at #2
  • RU flag
    Valery BrudovNow ranked #3
  • US flag
    O'Neil BellInto the top 10 at #4
  • CA flag
    Dale BrownInto the top 10 at #5
  • IT flag
    Pietro AurinoNow in the top 10 at #6
  • CU flag
    Ramon GarbeyNow ranked #7
  • DZ flag
    Mohamed BenguesmiaInto the top 10 at #8
  • US flag
    Rydell BookerInto the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Jermal BarnesEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyWas #1 last month
  • US flag
    Jameel Ben McClinePreviously held #2
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezWas #3 last month
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanLast ranked #4
  • US flag
    Joe MesiLast ranked #5
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoWas #6 last month
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettLast ranked #7
  • US flag
    Ray AustinPreviously held #8
  • SE flag
    Attila LevinPreviously held #9
  • CU flag
    Eliecer CastilloOut of the top 10 after being #10