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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 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
RankWBASeptember 2000WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2000
🏆United States flagEvander Holyfield
World Champion
Not available for September 2000
Not available for September 2000
United States flagChris Byrd
Champion

1
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
3Ukraine flagOleg MaskaevUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
4Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioNEWUnited States flagLarry Donald
5United States flagJohn RuizKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaev
6United States flagMike TysonUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1
7United States flagLarry Donald▲+1Nigeria flagDavid Izon▲+1
8Canada flagKirk Johnson▲+1Nigeria flagHenry Akinwande▼-2
9Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▼-2United States flagRay Mercer
10United Kingdom flagHenry AkinwandeCanada flagKirk Johnson▲+1
11Nigeria flagDavid IzonUnited States flagCliff EtienneNEW
12United States flagVaughn BeanCuba 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 August 2000

WBASeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • DO flag
    David ToribioEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    David TuaWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2

WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael GrantOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • NG flag
    David IzonFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Henry AkinwandeNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    ▼-2