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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2008

Heavyweight rankings for September 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2008IBFSeptember 2008WBOSeptember 2008RINGSeptember 2008
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Vacant
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
1Kali MeehanAlexander Povetkin+1Alexander DimitrenkoWladimir Klitschko
2Taras Bidenko
Vacant
Alexander PovetkinSamuel Peter
3Alexander DimitrenkoAlexander Dimitrenko+1David HayeRuslan Chagaev
4Andrew Golota
Vacant
Chris ArreolaNikolai Valuev
5Kevin JohnsonSultan Ibragimov+1Travis WalkerAlexander Povetkin
6John RuizOleg Maskaev+1Monte Barrett+3Sultan Ibragimov
7Davarryl WilliamsonChris Arreola+1Jd ChapmanOleg Maskaev
8Chris Arreola+3Eddie Chambers+1Shane CameronVladimir Virchis
9Carl Davis Drumond+1Andrew Golota+1Denis Boytsov+1John Ruiz
10Denis Boytsov+2James Toney+1Vladimir Virchis-4Chris Arreola
11Lamon BrewsterNEWKali Meehan+1Brian Minto
12Jd Chapman-3Sinan Samil Sam+1Kali Meehan+1
13Sinan Samil SamTony Thompson+1Tony Thompson-1
14Dennis BakhtovTravis Walker+1Donnell Holmes
15Brian MintoAlex MazikinNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2008

WBASeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Chris ArreolaUp from #11 - now #8
  • Denis BoytsovNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Siarhei LiakhovichPreviously held #8
  • Jd ChapmanCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Chris ArreolaUp 3 places to #8
    +3
  • Denis BoytsovNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • Carl Davis DrumondClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Jd ChapmanDown 3 places to #12
    -3

WBOSeptember 2008 vs August 2008

Biggest risers

  • Monte BarrettJumped from #9 to #6
    +3
  • Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #9
    +1
  • Kali MeehanClimbed a place to #12
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Vladimir VirchisNow #10 after being #6 last month
    -4
  • Tony ThompsonSlipped a spot to #13
    -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.