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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFSeptember 2006WBOSeptember 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for September 2006
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Russia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1
2Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Germany flagLuan Krasniqi▼-1
3United States flagCalvin BrockUnited States flagCalvin Brock▲+1United States flagShannon Briggs
4United States flagRay AustinUnited States flagSultan Ibragimov▲+2Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▲+1
5Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
Vacant
Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▼-1
6United States flagShannon BriggsUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+4Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
7United States flagLarry DonaldUnited States flagDavarryl Williamson▲+4United States flagTony Thompson
8United States flagDavarryl Williamson
Vacant
United States flagCalvin Brock
9United States flagJames ToneyGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+3United States flagLamon Brewster
10United States flagLamon BrewsterUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+4United States flagHasim RahmanNEW
11United States flagMike Mollo
Vacant
United States flagJameel McCline▼-1
12Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
Vacant
United Kingdom flagMatt Skelton▼-1
13Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited States flagJameel McClineNEWPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1
14Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko
Vacant
United States flagChris Byrd▼-1
15United States flagJameel McClineUnited States flagRay Austin▼-1

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 2006

IBFSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsLast ranked #7
  • US flag
    James ToneyOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonUp 3 places to #7
    ▲+3
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3

WBOSeptember 2006 vs August 2006

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jameel McClineDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiSlipped a spot to #2
    ▼-1
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Jameel McClineFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1