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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2004

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 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
RankWBASeptember 2004WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2004
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for September 2004
Not available for September 2004
United States flagLamon Brewster
Champion

1United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagLance Whitaker▲+3
2United States flagJames ToneyUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+4
3United States flagLance WhitakerUnited States flagMonte Barrett▲+4
4Jamaica flagOwen BeckUnited States flagDominick Guinn▲+5
5Poland flagAndrew GolotaGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+5
6United States flagJameel McCline▲+1United States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+6
7United States flagMonte Barrett▲+1United States flagRay Austin▲+4
8United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1Jamaica flagOwen Beck▲+5
9Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-4
10United States flagFarug Saleem▲+1Germany flagTimo Hoffmann▲+4
11United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1Germany flagSinan Samil SamNEW
12United States flagGerald Nobles▲+1United Kingdom flagMatt SkeltonNEW
13Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevNEW
14Australia flagKali Meehan▲+1Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoNEW
15Germany flagLuan KrasniqiNEWUkraine flagAlexander DimitrenkoNEW

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 2004

WBASeptember 2004 vs August 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Farug SaleemPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe MesiLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jameel McClineClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Monte BarrettUp one spot to #7
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1

WBOSeptember 2004 vs August 2004

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • US flag
    Ray AustinPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • JM flag
    Owen BeckPreviously ranked #13
  • DE flag
    Timo HoffmannUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyWas #1 last month
  • US flag
    Jameel Ben McClinePreviously held #2
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanLast ranked #3
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonNow #6 after #12 last month
    ▲+6
  • US flag
    Dominick GuinnImproved from #9 to #4
    ▲+5
  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiJumped from #10 to #5
    ▲+5

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezDropped from #5 to #9
    ▼-4