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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBONovember 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for November 2004
Not available for November 2004
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagJames Toney
2United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagHasim Rahman
3United States flagLance WhitakerUnited States flagLance Whitaker
4Jamaica flagOwen BeckUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
5Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+4United States flagMonte Barrett
6United States flagMonte Barrett▲+1United States flagDominick Guinn
7South Africa flagCorrie SandersNEWGermany flagLuan Krasniqi
8Poland flagAndrew Golota▼-3Saudi Arabia flagCorrie SandersNEW
9United States flagJameel McCline▼-3Jamaica flagOwen Beck
10United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▼-2United States flagRay Austin▼-2
11United States flagFarug Saleem▼-1Germany flagTimo Hoffmann▼-1
12United States flagLarry DonaldNEWGermany flagSinan Samil Sam▼-1
13United States flagGerald Nobles▼-1Cuba flagYanqui Diaz▲+2
14Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▼-1Russia flagSultan IbragimovNEW
15Germany flagLuan KrasniqiUnited States flagKendrick RelefordNEW

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 2004

WBANovember 2004 vs October 2004

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Corrie SandersEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Farug SaleemJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevImproved from #9 to #5
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Andrew GolotaFell from #5 to #8
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Jameel McClineFell from #6 to #9
    ▼-3
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsSlipped from #8 to #10
    ▼-2

WBONovember 2004 vs October 2004

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Corrie SandersEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Timo HoffmannDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Yanqui DiazFrom #15 to #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ray AustinFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Timo HoffmannSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamDown one place to #12
    ▼-1