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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2003

Heavyweight rankings for November 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2003WBONovember 2003RINGNovember 2003
🏆Roy Jones Jr
World Champion
Vacant
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1John Ruiz+3David TuaChris Byrd
2Vitali KlitschkoLamon BrewsterCorrie Sanders
3Corrie SandersWladimir KlitschkoRoy Jones
4Wladimir Klitschko+2James ToneyNEWVitali Klitschko
5Hasim Rahman-4Jameel Ben McClineJames Toney
6David Toribio+1Hasim RahmanDavid Tua
7James ToneyNEWJuan Carlos GomezHasim Rahman
8Joe Mesi+1Dominick GuinnWladimir Klitschko
9Mike Tyson-4Joe MesiFres Oquendo
10Nikolai ValuevFres OquendoMike Tyson
11Lamon BrewsterAttila Levin
12Evander HolyfieldRay Austin
13Fres OquendoMike Tyson
14Farug SaleemOwen BeckNEW
15Jameel McClineEliecer CastilloNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2003

WBANovember 2003 vs September 2003

Entered the top 10

  • James ToneyEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kirk JohnsonOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanNow #5 after being #1 last month
    -4
  • Mike TysonNow #9 after being #5 last month
    -4

WBONovember 2003 vs October 2003

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Corrie Sanders)

Entered the top 10

  • James ToneyEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kirk JohnsonOut of the top 10 after being #4

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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