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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFNovember 2009WBONovember 2009
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for November 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1United States flagJohn RuizRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers
2Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
3Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
4Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov▲+1
5Country flagDenis BoytsovGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+1United States flagBrian Minto▲+2
6Russia flagAlexander UstinovKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
7United States flagRay AustinGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1United States flagKevin Johnson▲+1
8Cuba flagOdlanier SolisUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Germany flagRene DettweilerNEW
9Nigeria flagSamuel PeterPoland flagTomasz AdamekNEWUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+1
10Poland flagTomasz AdamekRussia flagNikolai ValuevNEWUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1
11Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1United States flagJames Toney▲+1
12United States flagDavid RodriguezUnited States flagJames Toney▼-2United Kingdom flagSam Sexton▲+1
13Germany flagSebastian KoeberPuerto Rico flagFres OquendoArgentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile▲+1
14United States flagChris ArreolaUnited States flagJohnathon BanksUnited States flagChauncy WelliverNEW
15Germany flagRene DettweilerAustralia flagAlex Leapai

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 2009

IBFNovember 2009 vs October 2009

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekNow in the top 10 at #9
  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyNow ranked #12

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    James ToneyDown 3 places to #12
    ▼-3
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1

WBONovember 2009 vs October 2009

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Rene DettweilerNow ranked #8
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    David HayeOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • NG flag
    Gbenga OloukunLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Brian MintoNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2
  • NZ flag
    David TuaFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1