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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — January 2003

Official Cruiserweight rankings for January 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2003
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
World Champion
Not available for January 2003
Not available for January 2003
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
5Panama flagLuis PinedaRussia flagValery Brudov
6Russia flagValery BrudovGermany flagAlexander Petkovic▲+2
7Australia flagDaniel RowsellNEWDominica flagLouis Azille▲+2
8United States flagRavea Spring▲+1Panama flagLuis A. Pineda▼-2
9France flagFabrice Tiozzo▼-2United States flagVirgil Hill▼-2
10Dominica flagLouis AzilleNorway flagThomas Hansvoll
11Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreUnited States flagEzra Sellers▲+1
12North Macedonia flagSasha MitrevskiAlgeria flagMohamed Benguesmia▼-1
13Italy flagPietro AurinoUnited States flagRamon Garbey
14Canada flagDale BrownCanada flagDale Brown
15United States flagKenny KeeneSpain flagDavid Quinorero

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 2002

WBAJanuary 2003 vs December 2002

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Daniel RowsellInto the top 10 at #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Ravea SpringFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Fabrice TiozzoFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2003 vs December 2002

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Alexander PetkovicUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Ezra SellersUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Luis A. PinedaFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Virgil HillDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • DZ flag
    Mohamed BenguesmiaFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1