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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — January 2001

Official Cruiserweight rankings for January 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
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2001
🏆United States flagVirgil Hill
World Champion
Not available for January 2001
Not available for January 2001
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1
Vacant
Argentina flagMarcelo Dominguez
2United States flagJames ToneyUnited Kingdom flagCarl Thompson
3Ukraine flagAlexander GurovItaly flagVincenzo Cantatore
4Dominica flagLouis AzilleDenmark flagJesper Kristiansen
5Argentina flagMarcelo DominguezUnited States flagEzra Sellers
6France flagFabrice TiozzoDominica flagLouis Azille
7United States flagArthur WilliamsLatvia flagValery Vikhor
8Country flagCarl ThompsonGermany flagTorsten May
9Ukraine flagValery VikhorUnited States flagArthur Williams
10Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreNEWUkraine flagAlexander Gurov▲+1
11Germany flagTorsten May▼-1United States flagJames Toney▲+1
12Guyana flagAndre Purlette▼-1Germany flagRalph Rocchigiani▲+1
13Country flagEzra SellersFrance flagFabrice Tiozzo▲+1
14United States flagImamu MayfieldUnited States flagImamu Mayfield▲+1
15Guyana flagWayne BraithwaiteArgentina flagOscar GomezNEW

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 December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Torsten MayDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Torsten MaySlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1
  • GY flag
    Andre PurletteDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Alexander GurovUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    George AriasLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Alexander GurovUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    James ToneyFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Ralph RocchigianiFrom #13 to #12
    ▲+1