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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — October 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for October 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
RankWBAOctober 2009WBCIBFOctober 2009WBOOctober 2009
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for October 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▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid HayeNow Champion
4Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+1New Zealand flagDavid TuaNEW
5Country flagDenis BoytsovGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+4Russia flagDenis Boytsov
6Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+1Kazakhstan flagOleg MaskaevUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1
7United States flagRay Austin▲+1Germany flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagBrian Minto▲+1
8Cuba flagOdlanier Solis▲+2Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagKevin Johnson▲+1
9Nigeria flagSamuel PeterNEWUnited States flagJames Toney▲+1Nigeria flagGbenga Oloukun▲+1
10Poland flagTomasz AdamekNEW
Vacant
United States flagChris Arreola▼-6
11Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
12United States flagDavid Rodriguez▲+1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+2United States flagJames Toney▲+1
13Germany flagSebastian Koeber▲+1United States flagJohnathon BanksNEWUnited Kingdom flagSam Sexton▼-1
14United States flagChris ArreolaNEWNew Zealand flagDavid TuaNEWArgentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile
15Germany flagRene DettweilerNEWAustralia 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 September 2009

WBAOctober 2009 vs September 2009

🏆

There is a new World Champion: United Kingdom flagDavid Haye(previously Russia flagNikolai Valuev)

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterEnters at #9
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    David HayeOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonPreviously held #6
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Ray AustinClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

IBFOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovNow #5 after #8 last month
    ▲+3
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBOOctober 2009 vs September 2009

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    David TuaEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Shane CameronLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Brian MintoFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaDown 6 places to #10
    ▼-6
  • GB flag
    Sam SextonFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1