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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2000

Heavyweight rankings for September 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2000WBOSeptember 2000RINGSeptember 2000
🏆Evander Holyfield
World Champion
Chris Byrd
Champion
1
Vacant
Wladimir KlitschkoLennox Lewis
2Wladimir KlitschkoDavid TuaDavid Tua+1
3Oleg MaskaevVitali KlitschkoOleg Maskaev+1
4David ToribioNEWLarry DonaldEvander Holyfield-2
5John RuizOleg MaskaevMike Tyson
6Mike TysonDanny Williams+1Michael Grant
7Larry Donald+1David Izon+1Chris Byrd
8Kirk Johnson+1Henry Akinwande-2Andrew Golota
9Vitali Klitschko-2Ray MercerHasim Rahman
10Henry AkinwandeKirk Johnson+1David Izon
11David IzonCliff EtienneNEW
12Vaughn BeanAurelio Perez
13Michael Grant
14Timo Hoffmann
15Farug Saleem

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2000

WBASeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • David ToribioEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David TuaWas #4 last month

Biggest risers

  • Larry DonaldFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Kirk JohnsonUp one spot to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Vitali KlitschkoDown to #9 from #7
    -2

WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Kirk JohnsonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael GrantOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Danny WilliamsClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • David IzonFrom #8 to #7
    +1
  • Kirk JohnsonFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

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

RINGSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Biggest risers

  • David TuaUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Oleg MaskaevUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Evander HolyfieldSlipped from #2 to #4
    -2

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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