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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 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
RankWBAMay 2009WBCIBFMay 2009WBOMay 2009
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Not available for May 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+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1
4United States flagKevin JohnsonGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1United States flagChris Arreolaβ–Ό-1
5Country flagDenis BoytsovKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaevβ–²+1United States flagEddie Chambers
6United States flagRay AustinUnited States flagSamuel Peterβ–²+1United States flagJames Toney
7United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagJames Toneyβ–²+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
8United States flagLamon Brewster
Vacant
New Zealand flagShane Cameron
9United States flagChris ArreolaUnited Kingdom flagDavid Hayeβ–²+2United States flagBrian Mintoβ–²+1
10Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondUnited States flagRay Austinβ–²+2United States flagLamon Brewsterβ–Ό-1
11United States flagEvander HolyfieldAustralia flagKali Meehanβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagMartin Rogan
12Russia flagDennis BakhtovTΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Samβ–²+1Country flagMichael Grantβ–²+1
13United States flagDavid RodriguezUnited States flagKevin Johnsonβ–²+1Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoNEW
14Russia flagAlexander UstinovUnited States flagMichael Grantβ–²+1Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile
15United States flagBrian MintoUkraine flagAlex Mazikin

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 April 2009

IBFMay 2009 vs April 2009

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    David HayeUp one spot to #9
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Ray AustinFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    β–Ό-2

WBOMay 2009 vs April 2009

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #4 to #3
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Brian MintoFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Michael GrantClimbed a place to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaDown one place to #4
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1