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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — August 2001

Official Cruiserweight rankings for August 2001.

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
RankWBAAugust 2001WBCIBFWBOAugust 2001
🏆United States flagVirgil Hill
World Champion
Not available for August 2001
Not available for August 2001
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1France flagJean Marc MormeckItaly flagVincenzo Cantatore
2Ukraine flagAlexander GurovUkraine flagAlexander Gurov
3United States flagJames ToneyDominica flagLouis Azille
4Dominica flagLouis AzilleUnited States flagJames Toney
5France flagFabrice TiozzoDenmark flagJesper Kristiansen
6United States flagArthur WilliamsUnited States flagImamu Mayfield
7Country flagCarl ThompsonUnited States flagArthur Williams
8Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreUnited States flagRamon Garbey
9Guyana flagAndre PurletteArgentina flagMarcelo Dominguez
10United States flagImamu MayfieldGhana flagWayne Brainthwaite
11Guyana flagWayne BraithwaiteCanada flagDale Brown
12United States flagO'Neil BellUnited States flagEzra Sellers
13Country flagEzra SellersFrance flagFabrice Tiozzo
14South Africa flagEarl MoraisUnited Kingdom flagBruce Scott
15Australia flagRobert DanielsPuerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Cruiserweight Division

Weight Limit: 175-200 lbs (79.4-90.7 kg)

The Cruiserweight division, also known as Junior Heavyweight in some organizations, sits between Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight. Established in 1979, it has become one of boxing's most competitive divisions.

Division Characteristics

Cruiserweights combine the speed and athleticism of lighter divisions with significant power. Fighters in this division often have the best of both worlds - quickness and knockout ability.

Notable Facts

The Cruiserweight division has produced many fighters who have successfully moved up to Heavyweight, including Evander Holyfield and David Haye. The division is known for exciting, action-packed fights.

Historical Context

Originally created to provide opportunities for fighters too small for Heavyweight but too large for Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight has developed into a respected and competitive division in its own right.

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