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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — February 2002

Official Cruiserweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2002WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2002
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Vacant
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United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
World Champion

1Ukraine flagAlexander Gurov▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Gurov▲+1
2United States flagJames Toney▲+1Ghana flagWayne Brainthwaite▲+1
3Guyana flagWayne Braithwaite▲+1United States flagO'Neil Bell▲+1
4United States flagVirgil HillCanada flagDale Brown▲+1
5France flagFabrice TiozzoUnited States flagRamon Garbey▲+1
6United States flagO'Neil BellUnited States flagJames Toney▲+1
7Country flagEzra SellersUnited States flagEzra Sellers▲+1
8Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreUnited States flagRavea SpringsNEW
9Panama flagLuis PinedaPanama flagLuis PinedaNEW
10Canada flagDale Brown▲+1Algeria flagMohamed Benguesmia▲+1
11Russia flagValery BrudovNEWDenmark flagJesper Kristiansen▲+1
12Dominica flagLouis AzilleGermany flagAlexander Petkovic▲+1
13Country flagCarl ThompsonUnited States flagVirgil HillNEW
14United States flagArthur WilliamsUnited Kingdom flagBruce Scott▲+1
15Germany flagAlexander PetkovicNEWDominica flagLouis Azille▼-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 January 2002

WBAFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

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There is a new World Champion: France flagJean Marc Mormeck(previously United States flagVirgil Hill)

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Dale BrownUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Jean Marc MormeckPreviously held #1
  • AR flag
    Jorge CastroPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Alexander GurovUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    James ToneyFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • GY flag
    Wayne BraithwaiteFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

WBOFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Ravea SpringsNow ranked #8
  • PA flag
    Luis PinedaEnters at #9
  • DZ flag
    Mohamed BenguesmiaPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • FR flag
    Fabrice TiozzoLast ranked #9
  • PA flag
    Luis A. PinedaLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Alexander GurovUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • GH flag
    Wayne BrainthwaiteUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    O'Neil BellFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1