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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 2004.

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 2004WBCIBFWBOOctober 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for October 2004
Not available for October 2004
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagJames ToneyNEW
2United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagHasim RahmanNEW
3United States flagLance WhitakerUnited States flagLance Whitaker▼-2
4Jamaica flagOwen BeckUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▼-2
5Poland flagAndrew GolotaUnited States flagMonte Barrett▼-2
6United States flagJameel McClineUnited States flagDominick Guinn▼-2
7United States flagMonte BarrettGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-2
8United Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsUnited States flagRay Austin▼-1
9Russia flagNikolai ValuevJamaica flagOwen Beck▼-1
10United States flagFarug SaleemGermany flagTimo Hoffmann
11United States flagEvander HolyfieldGermany flagSinan Samil Sam
12United States flagGerald NoblesUnited Kingdom flagMatt Skelton
13Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagTaras Bidenko▲+1
14Australia flagKali MeehanUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
15Germany flagLuan KrasniqiCuba flagYanqui DiazNEW

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 2004

WBOOctober 2004 vs September 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyEnters at #1
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow ranked #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Taras BidenkoUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerFrom #1 to #3
    ▼-2
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettDown to #5 from #3
    ▼-2