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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — January 2002

Official Cruiserweight rankings for January 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
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2002
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Vacant
Not available for January 2002
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United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion
🏆United States flagVirgil Hill
World Champion

1France flagJean Marc MormeckItaly flagVincenzo Cantatore
2Ukraine flagAlexander GurovUkraine flagAlexander Gurov
3United States flagJames ToneyGhana flagWayne Brainthwaite
4Guyana flagWayne BraithwaiteUnited States flagO'Neil Bell
5France flagFabrice TiozzoCanada flagDale Brown
6United States flagO'Neil BellUnited States flagRamon Garbey
7Country flagEzra SellersUnited States flagJames Toney▲+1
8Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreUnited States flagEzra Sellers▲+1
9Panama flagLuis PinedaFrance flagFabrice Tiozzo▲+1
10Argentina flagJorge CastroPanama flagLuis A. Pineda▲+1
11Canada flagDale BrownAlgeria flagMohamed Benguesmia▲+1
12Dominica flagLouis AzilleDenmark flagJesper Kristiansen▲+1
13Country flagCarl ThompsonGermany flagAlexander PetkovicNEW
14United States flagArthur WilliamsDominica flagLouis Azille
15Australia flagRobert DanielsUnited Kingdom flagBruce Scott

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 2001

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Luis A. PinedaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Jorge CastroPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James ToneyClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
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    Ezra SellersClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • FR flag
    Fabrice TiozzoUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1