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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2000

Heavyweight rankings for November 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2000WBONovember 2000RINGNovember 2000
🏆Evander Holyfield
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
1
Vacant
Vitali Klitschko+1Lennox Lewis
2Kirk JohnsonKirk Johnson+1David Tua
3John Ruiz+1Larry Donald+1Mike Tyson+2
4Mike Tyson+1Danny Williams+1Kirk Johnson-1
5Larry Donald+1Cliff Etienne+3Evander Holyfield-1
6Vitali Klitschko+1David IzonWladimir KlitschkoNEW
7David Toribio-4Chris ByrdOleg Maskaev-1
8Henry AkinwandeLance Whitaker+1Michael Grant-1
9David IzonDavid Tua-8Hasim Rahman+1
10Oleg MaskaevAurelio Perez+2Chris Byrd-2
11Vaughn BeanOleg Maskaev-1
12Brian NielsenDerrick JeffersonNEW
13Michael Grant
14Farug Saleem+1
15Nikolai ValuevNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2000

WBANovember 2000 vs October 2000

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • David ToribioDown 4 places to #7
    -4

WBONovember 2000 vs October 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Aurelio PerezJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oleg MaskaevDropped to #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • David TuaDown 8 places to #9
    -8
  • Oleg MaskaevDown one place to #11
    -1

RINGNovember 2000 vs October 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Wladimir KlitschkoNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Andrew GolotaLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • Mike TysonNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    +2
  • Hasim RahmanUp one spot to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Chris ByrdSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2
  • Kirk JohnsonDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Evander HolyfieldSlipped a spot to #5
    -1

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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