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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2009

Heavyweight rankings for September 2009. 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 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2009IBFSeptember 2009WBOSeptember 2009RINGSeptember 2009
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
1John RuizAlexander Povetkin+1Eddie ChambersVitali Klitschko
2Kali Meehan
Vacant
Alexander Povetkin+1Alexander Povetkin
3Ruslan ChagaevEddie Chambers+1David Haye-1Eddie Chambers
4David HayeSamuel Peter+3Chris ArreolaRuslan Chagaev
5Denis BoytsovOleg MaskaevDenis Boytsov+1Nikolai Valuev
6Kevin JohnsonAlexander DimitrenkoShane Cameron+1Chris Arreola
7Alexander UstinovRuslan Chagaev+1Alexander Dimitrenko-2David Haye
8Ray AustinDenis Boytsov+1Brian MintoDenis Boytsov+1
9Davarryl WilliamsonJames Toney+1Kevin JohnsonAlexander Dimitrenko+1
10Odlanier Solis
Vacant
Gbenga OloukunNEWKevin JohnsonNEW
11Dennis BakhtovRay Austin+1Ruslan ChagaevNEW
12Gbenga OloukunKevin Johnson+1Sam Sexton-1
13David RodriguezFres OquendoNEWJames Toney-1
14Sebastian KoeberShane Cameron+1Gonzalo Omar Basile-1
15Brian MintoAlex Leapai-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2009

IBFSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Biggest risers

  • Samuel PeterFrom #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Oleg MaskaevSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #5 to #6
    -1

WBOSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Gbenga OloukunNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Shane CameronUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Alexander DimitrenkoNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2
  • David HayeFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Sam SextonSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

RINGSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Kevin JohnsonInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • John RuizOut of the top 10 after being #8

Biggest risers

  • Denis BoytsovFrom #9 to #8
    +1
  • Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #10 to #9
    +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.