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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2006

Heavyweight rankings for September 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC September 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2006IBFSeptember 2006WBOSeptember 2006RINGSeptember 2006
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Siarhei Liakhovich
Champion
Vacant
1John Ruiz
Vacant
Sultan Ibragimov+1Wladimir Klitschko
2Ruslan ChagaevRay Austin+1Luan Krasniqi-1Oleg Maskaev
3Calvin BrockCalvin Brock+1Shannon BriggsSamuel Peter+5
4Ray AustinSultan Ibragimov+2Samuel Peter+1James Toney-1
5Sultan Ibragimov
Vacant
Ruslan Chagaev-1Siarhei Liakhovich-1
6Shannon BriggsLamon Brewster+4Alexander DimitrenkoLamon Brewster-1
7Larry DonaldDavarryl Williamson+4Tony ThompsonJohn Ruiz-1
8Davarryl Williamson
Vacant
Calvin BrockCalvin Brock-1
9James ToneyLuan Krasniqi+3Lamon BrewsterNikolai Valuev
10Lamon BrewsterRuslan Chagaev+4Hasim RahmanNEWHasim Rahman
11Mike Mollo
Vacant
Jameel McCline-1
12Vladimir Virchis
Vacant
Matt Skelton-1
13Taras BidenkoJameel McClineNEWFres Oquendo-1
14Alexander Dimitrenko
Vacant
Chris Byrd-1
15Jameel McClineRay Austin-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2006

IBFSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Luan KrasniqiClimbed from #11 up to #9
  • Ruslan ChagaevPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Samuel PeterWas #4 last month
  • Shannon BriggsLeft the top 10 after #7 — now WBO Champion
  • James ToneyOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Lamon BrewsterNow #6 after being #9 last month
    +3
  • Davarryl WilliamsonUp 3 places to #7
    +3
  • Ruslan ChagaevUp 3 places to #10
    +3

WBOSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Hasim RahmanNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Jameel McClineDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Sultan IbragimovFrom #2 to #1
    +1
  • Samuel PeterClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Luan KrasniqiSlipped a spot to #2
    -1
  • Ruslan ChagaevSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Jameel McClineFrom #10 to #11
    -1

RINGSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Biggest risers

  • Samuel PeterUp 5 places to #3
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • James ToneySlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Siarhei LiakhovichDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.