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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2003

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBONovember 2003
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
World Champion
Not available for November 2003
Not available for November 2003
Vacant

1United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+3New Zealand flagDavid Tua
2Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagLamon Brewster
3South Africa flagCorrie SandersUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
4Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+2United States flagJames ToneyNEW
5United States flagHasim Rahman▼-4United States flagJameel Ben McCline
6Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▲+1United States flagHasim Rahman
7United States flagJames ToneyNEWCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez
8United States flagJoe Mesi▲+1United States flagDominick Guinn
9United States flagMike Tyson▼-4United States flagJoe Mesi
10Russia flagNikolai ValuevPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
11United States flagLamon BrewsterSweden flagAttila Levin
12United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagRay Austin
13Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited States flagMike Tyson
14United States flagFarug SaleemJamaica flagOwen BeckNEW
15United States flagJameel McClineCuba flagEliecer CastilloNEW

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 September 2003

WBANovember 2003 vs September 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    John RuizNow #1 after #4 last month
    ▲+3
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    David ToribioUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow #5 after #1 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Mike TysonNow #9 after #5 last month
    ▼-4

WBONovember 2003 vs October 2003

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by South Africa flagCorrie Sanders)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonOut of the top 10 after being #4