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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2005

Heavyweight rankings for November 2005. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2005 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2005WBONovember 2005RINGNovember 2005
🏆Nikolai ValuevNEW
World Champion
Lamon Brewster
Champion
Vacant
1
Vacant
Wladimir KlitschkoChris Byrd
2Wladimir Klitschko+1James ToneyJohn Ruiz
3John Ruiz-3Luan Krasniqi+1Hasim Rahman
4Ray AustinSamuel Peter+1James Toney
5James ToneyNEWSultan Ibragimov+1Lamon Brewster
6Calvin Brock-1Calvin Brock+1Monte Barrett
7Larry Donald-1Sinan Samil Sam+1Calvin Brock
8Monte Barrett-1Lance Whitaker+1Wladimir Klitschko
9Davarryl Williamson-1Ruslan Chagaev+2Samuel Peter
10Samuel Peter-1Vladimir VirchisDavid TuaNEW
11Sultan IbragimovNEWAlexander Dimitrenko+1
12Owen BeckMatt Skelton+1
13Donnell HolmesShannon BriggsNEW
14Oliver McCallDavid Tua+1
15Ruslan ChagaevAudley Harrison-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2005

WBANovember 2005 vs October 2005

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Nikolai Valuev(previously John Ruiz)

Entered the top 10

  • James ToneyEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sinan Samil SamLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Calvin BrockSlipped a spot to #6
    -1
  • Larry DonaldSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Monte BarrettDown one place to #8
    -1

WBONovember 2005 vs October 2005

Entered the top 10

  • Ruslan ChagaevClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hasim RahmanOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • Ruslan ChagaevClimbed from #11 to #9
    +2
  • Luan KrasniqiClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Samuel PeterUp one spot to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Audley HarrisonFrom #14 to #15
    -1

RINGNovember 2005 vs October 2005

🏆

The title is now vacant(previously held by Vitali Klitschko)

Entered the top 10

  • David TuaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jameel McClineWas #10 last month

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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