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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2000.

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
RankWBAOctober 2000WBCIBFWBOOctober 2000
🏆United States flagEvander Holyfield
World Champion
Not available for October 2000
Not available for October 2000
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1
Vacant
New Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
2Canada flagKirk Johnson▲+6Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+1
3Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▲+1Canada flagKirk Johnson▲+7
4United States flagJohn Ruiz▲+1United States flagLarry Donald
5United States flagMike Tyson▲+1United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1
6United States flagLarry Donald▲+1Nigeria flagDavid Izon▲+1
7Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+2United States flagChris Byrd
8United Kingdom flagHenry Akinwande▲+2United States flagCliff Etienne▲+3
9Nigeria flagDavid Izon▲+2United States flagLance WhitakerNEW
10Ukraine flagOleg Maskaev▼-7Kazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev▼-5
11United States flagVaughn Bean▲+1United States flagHasim RahmanNEW
12Denmark flagBrian NielsenNEWCuba flagAurelio Perez
13United States flagMichael Grant
14Germany flagTimo Hoffmann
15United States flagFarug Saleem

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 September 2000

WBAOctober 2000 vs September 2000

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    David IzonUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoOut of the top 10 after being #2

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonNow #2 after #8 last month
    ▲+6
  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Henry AkinwandeUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevDropped from #3 to #10
    ▼-7

WBOOctober 2000 vs September 2000

🏆

There is a new Champion: Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko(previously United States flagChris Byrd)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Cliff EtiennePreviously #11, enters at #8
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • GB flag
    Henry AkinwandeWas #8 last month
  • US flag
    Ray MercerOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonNow #3 after #10 last month
    ▲+7
  • US flag
    Cliff EtienneUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • NZ flag
    David TuaClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevDropped from #5 to #10
    ▼-5