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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFSeptember 2009WBOSeptember 2009
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for September 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1United States flagJohn RuizRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers
2Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
3Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▼-1
4United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited States flagSamuel Peter▲+3United States flagChris Arreola
5Country flagDenis BoytsovKazakhstan flagOleg MaskaevRussia flagDenis Boytsov▲+1
6United States flagKevin JohnsonGermany flagAlexander DimitrenkoNew Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+1
7Russia flagAlexander UstinovUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-2
8United States flagRay AustinGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+1United States flagBrian Minto
9United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagJames Toney▲+1United States flagKevin Johnson
10Cuba flagOdlanier Solis
Vacant
Nigeria flagGbenga OloukunNEW
11Russia flagDennis BakhtovUnited States flagRay Austin▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevNEW
12Nigeria flagGbenga OloukunUnited States flagKevin Johnson▲+1United Kingdom flagSam Sexton▼-1
13United States flagDavid RodriguezPuerto Rico flagFres OquendoNEWUnited States flagJames Toney▼-1
14Germany flagSebastian KoeberNew Zealand flagShane Cameron▲+1Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile▼-1
15United States flagBrian MintoAustralia flagAlex Leapai▼-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 2009

IBFSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Biggest risers

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterFrom #6 to #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2009 vs August 2009

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    Gbenga OloukunNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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