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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2004

Heavyweight rankings for November 2004. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2004 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2004WBONovember 2004RINGNovember 2004
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
Lamon Brewster
Champion
Vitali Klitschko
Champion
1Hasim RahmanJames ToneyChris Byrd
2James ToneyHasim RahmanJohn Ruiz
3Lance WhitakerLance WhitakerHasim Rahman+1
4Owen BeckWladimir KlitschkoJames Toney-1
5Nikolai Valuev+4Monte BarrettMonte Barrett
6Monte Barrett+1Dominick GuinnAndrew Golota
7Corrie SandersNEWLuan KrasniqiFres Oquendo
8Andrew Golota-3Corrie SandersNEWJameel McCline
9Jameel McCline-3Owen BeckDanny Williams
10Danny Williams-2Ray Austin-2Lamon Brewster
11Farug Saleem-1Timo Hoffmann-1
12Larry DonaldNEWSinan Samil Sam-1
13Gerald Nobles-1Yanqui Diaz+2
14Wladimir Klitschko-1Sultan IbragimovNEW
15Luan KrasniqiKendrick RelefordNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2004

WBANovember 2004 vs October 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Corrie SandersEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Farug SaleemJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Andrew GolotaFell from #5 to #8
    -3
  • Jameel McClineFell from #6 to #9
    -3
  • Danny WilliamsSlipped from #8 to #10
    -2

WBONovember 2004 vs October 2004

Entered the top 10

  • Corrie SandersEnters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Timo HoffmannDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Yanqui DiazFrom #15 to #13
    +2

Biggest fallers

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

RINGNovember 2004 vs October 2004

Biggest risers

  • Hasim RahmanFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • James ToneySlipped a spot to #4
    -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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