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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2000.

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
RankWBANovember 2000WBCIBFWBONovember 2000
🏆United States flagEvander Holyfield
World Champion
Not available for November 2000
Not available for November 2000
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1
Vacant
Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+1
2Canada flagKirk JohnsonCanada flagKirk Johnson▲+1
3United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+1United States flagLarry Donald▲+1
4United States flagMike Tyson▲+1United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1
5United States flagLarry Donald▲+1United States flagCliff Etienne▲+3
6Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+1Nigeria flagDavid Izon
7Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▼-4United States flagChris Byrd
8United Kingdom flagHenry AkinwandeUnited States flagLance Whitaker▲+1
9Nigeria flagDavid IzonNew Zealand flagDavid Tua▼-8
10Ukraine flagOleg MaskaevCuba flagAurelio Perez▲+2
11United States flagVaughn BeanKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▼-1
12Denmark flagBrian NielsenUnited States flagDerrick JeffersonNEW
13United States flagMichael Grant
14United States flagFarug Saleem▲+1
15Russia flagNikolai ValuevNEW

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 October 2000

WBANovember 2000 vs October 2000

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    John RuizClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Mike TysonClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Larry DonaldUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    David ToribioDown 4 places to #7
    ▼-4

WBONovember 2000 vs October 2000

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Aurelio PerezJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Cliff EtienneUp 3 places to #5
    ▲+3
  • CU flag
    Aurelio PerezNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NZ flag
    David TuaDown 8 places to #9
    ▼-8
  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevDown one place to #11
    ▼-1