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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2003

Heavyweight rankings for September 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2003WBOSeptember 2003RINGSeptember 2003
🏆Roy Jones Jr
World Champion
Corrie SandersNEW
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1Hasim Rahman+1David TuaNEWChris Byrd
2Vitali Klitschko+1Lamon BrewsterNEWCorrie Sanders
3Corrie SandersNEWThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Wladimir KlitschkoNEWRoy Jones
4John RuizKirk JohnsonNEWVitali Klitschko
5Mike TysonSinan Samil SamNEWEvander Holyfield
6Wladimir KlitschkoJameel Ben McClineNEWDavid Tua
7David ToribioNEWHasim RahmanNEWHasim Rahman
8Kirk Johnson+1Fres OquendoNEWMike Tyson
9Joe Mesi+2Evander HolyfieldNEWWladimir Klitschko
10Nikolai Valuev+3Frans BothaNEWJohn Ruiz
11Lamon Brewster-1Juan Carlos GomezNEW
12Evander Holyfield-5Attila LevinNEW
13Fres Oquendo-5Farug SaleemNEW
14Farug Saleem-2Joe MesiNEW
15Jameel McClineDuncan DokiwariNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2003

WBASeptember 2003 vs August 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Corrie SandersEnters at #3
  • David ToribioEnters at #7
  • Joe MesiUp from #11 - now #9
  • Nikolai ValuevNow #10 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David TuaWas #1 last month
  • Evander HolyfieldDown to #12
  • Fres OquendoCurrently at #13
  • Lamon BrewsterDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Nikolai ValuevImproved from #13 to #10
    +3
  • Joe MesiFrom #11 to #9
    +2
  • Hasim RahmanFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Evander HolyfieldNow #12 after being #7 last month
    -5
  • Fres OquendoFell from #8 to #13
    -5
  • Farug SaleemNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    -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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