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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — December 2002

Official Cruiserweight rankings for December 2002.

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
RankWBADecember 2002WBCIBFWBODecember 2002
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
World Champion
Not available for December 2002
Not available for December 2002
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1Ukraine flagAlexander GurovUnited States flagJames Toney
2United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagRavea Springs
3United States flagVirgil HillUnited States flagO'Neil Bell
4United States flagO'Neil BellPanama flagGuillermo Jones▲+3
5Panama flagLuis PinedaRussia flagValery Brudov▼-1
6Russia flagValery BrudovPanama flagLuis A. Pineda▼-1
7France flagFabrice TiozzoUnited States flagVirgil Hill▼-1
8France flagFabrice Tiozzo▼-1Germany flagAlexander Petkovic
9United States flagRavea SpringDominica flagLouis Azille
10Dominica flagLouis AzilleNorway flagThomas HansvollNEW
11Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreAlgeria flagMohamed Benguesmia▼-1
12North Macedonia flagSasha MitrevskiUnited States flagEzra Sellers▼-1
13Italy flagPietro AurinoUnited States flagRamon Garbey▼-1
14Canada flagDale BrownCanada flagDale Brown▼-1
15United States flagKenny KeeneSpain flagDavid Quinorero▼-1

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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Month-over-month changes since November 2002

WBADecember 2002 vs November 2002

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Daniel RowsellPreviously held #8

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Fabrice TiozzoFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2002 vs November 2002

Entered the top 10

  • NO flag
    Thomas HansvollInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DZ flag
    Mohamed BenguesmiaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesImproved from #7 to #4
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Valery BrudovDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • PA flag
    Luis A. PinedaSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Virgil HillDown one place to #7
    ▼-1