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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2005

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2005.

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 2005WBCIBFWBONovember 2005
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for November 2005
Not available for November 2005
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1United States flagJames Toney
3United States flagJohn RuizGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1
4United States flagRay AustinNigeria flagSamuel Peter▲+1
5United States flagJames ToneyNEWRussia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1
6United States flagCalvin Brock▼-1United States flagCalvin Brock▲+1
7United States flagLarry Donald▼-1Germany flagSinan Samil Sam▲+1
8United States flagMonte Barrett▼-1United States flagLance Whitaker▲+1
9United States flagDavarryl Williamson▼-1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+2
10Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-1Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
11Russia flagSultan IbragimovNEWUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
12Jamaica flagOwen BeckUnited Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▲+1
13United States flagDonnell HolmesUnited States flagShannon BriggsNEW
14United States flagOliver McCallNew Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
15Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited Kingdom flagAudley Harrison▼-1

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 2005

WBANovember 2005 vs October 2005

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There is a new World Champion: Russia flagNikolai Valuev(previously United States flagJohn Ruiz)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevLast ranked #1
  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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

WBONovember 2005 vs October 2005

Entered the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Audley HarrisonFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1