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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” November 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFNovember 2008WBONovember 2008
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Not available for November 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
πŸ†Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion

1Australia flagKali MeehanRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
2Ukraine flagTaras Bidenko
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
3United States flagJohn RuizGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
4Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1United States flagChris Arreola
5United States flagKevin Johnson
Vacant
Nigeria flagSamuel PeterNEW
6United Kingdom flagDavid HayeNEWUnited States flagEddie Chambersβ–²+3United States flagTravis Walkerβ–Ό-1
7United States flagRay Austinβ–Ό-1Kazakhstan flagOleg MaskaevNew Zealand flagShane Cameron
8United States flagDavarryl Williamsonβ–Ό-1United States flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagMonte Barrettβ–Ό-2
9United States flagChris Arreolaβ–Ό-1United States flagAndrew Golotaβ–²+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
10Costa Rica flagCarl Davis Drumondβ–Ό-1United States flagJames Toneyβ–²+1United States flagHasim RahmanNEW
11Country flagDenis Boytsovβ–Ό-1Australia flagKali Meehanβ–²+1Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomezβ–Ό-1
12United States flagLamon Brewsterβ–Ό-1TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Samβ–²+1Country flagBrian Mintoβ–Ό-1
13United States flagEvander Holyfieldβ–Ό-1United States flagDeontay Wilderβ–²+1Australia flagKali Meehanβ–Ό-1
14Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagCedric Boswellβ–²+1Ukraine flagAlex Mazikin
15United States flagBrian MintoArgentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile

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 2008

WBANovember 2008 vs October 2008

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    David HayeNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ray AustinDown one place to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonDown one place to #8
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1

IBFNovember 2008 vs October 2008

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersFrom #8 to #6
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevSlipped a spot to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovFrom #7 to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBONovember 2008 vs October 2008

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterEnters at #5
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jd ChapmanWas #8 last month
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Monte BarrettDown to #8 from #6
    β–Ό-2
  • US flag
    Travis WalkerDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezDown one place to #11
    β–Ό-1