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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — July 2000

Official Cruiserweight rankings for July 2000.

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
RankWBAJuly 2000WBCIBFWBOJuly 2000
🏆France flagFabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Not available for July 2000
Not available for July 2000
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1United States flagVirgil HillUnited States flagEzra Sellers
2United States flagJames ToneyItaly flagVincenzo Cantatore▲+1
3Ukraine flagAlexander GurovUnited Kingdom flagCarl Thompson▼-1
4Argentina flagMarcelo DominguezPuerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez
5Mexico flagSaul MontanaArgentina flagMarcelo Dominguez
6Country flagCarl Thompson▲+5Germany flagRalph Rocchigiani
7United States flagArthur Williams▼-1Latvia flagValery Vikhor▲+2
8Ukraine flagValery Vikhor▼-1Denmark flagJesper Kristiansen▼-1
9Germany flagTorsten May▼-1Dominica flagLouis Azille▼-1
10Puerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez▼-1Australia flagAdam Watt
11Germany flagRalf Rochigiani▼-1United Kingdom flagJohn Keeton▲+1
12United States flagImamu MayfieldGermany flagTorsten May▼-1
13Guyana flagAndre Purlette▲+1
14France flagAkim Tafer▼-1
15Guyana flagWayne Braithwaite

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 May 2000

WBAJuly 2000 vs May 2000

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Carl ThompsonUp from #11 - now #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Ralf RochigianiDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Carl ThompsonImproved from #11 to #6
    ▲+5
  • GY flag
    Andre PurletteUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Arthur WilliamsFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Valery VikhorSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Torsten MaySlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2000 vs June 2000

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Valery VikhorFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    John KeetonClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Carl ThompsonDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • DK flag
    Jesper KristiansenDown one place to #8
    ▼-1
  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1