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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — June 2004

Official Cruiserweight rankings for June 2004.

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
RankWBAJune 2004WBCIBFWBOJune 2004
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
World Champion
Not available for June 2004
Not available for June 2004
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1Russia flagValery BrudovItaly flagVincenzo CantatoreNEW
2United States flagVirgil HillGermany flagRudiger MayNEW
3United States flagO'Neil BellCanada flagDale BrownNEW
4Kazakhstan flagVassiliy JirovRussia flagValery BrudovNEW
5Italy flagPietro AurinoUnited States flagO'Neil BellNEW
6Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreItaly flagPietro AurinoNEW
7Panama flagGuillermo JonesAlgeria flagMohamed BenguesmiaNEW
8Norway flagThomas HansvollUnited States flagRydell BookerNEW
9Canada flagDale BrownGermany flagAlexander PetkovicNEW
10Panama flagLuis PinedaUnited States flagSteve CunninghamNEW
11Armenia flagPavel MelkomianUnited Kingdom flagEnzo MacCarinelliNEW
12Germany flagRudiger MayArmenia flagPavel MelkomianNEW
13United States flagSteve CunninghamPanama flagLuis PinedaNEW
14Algeria flagMohammed AzzaouiCuba flagRamon GarbeyNEW
15Poland flagKrzysztof WlodarczykNEWSaudi Arabia flagBaldwin HlongwaneNEW

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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There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson(previously Hungary flagZsolt Erdei)

Entered the top 10

  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreNow in the top 10 at #1
  • DE flag
    Rudiger MayNow in the top 10 at #2
  • CA flag
    Dale BrownNow in the top 10 at #3
  • RU flag
    Valery BrudovNow ranked #4
  • US flag
    O'Neil BellNow in the top 10 at #5
  • IT flag
    Pietro AurinoNow in the top 10 at #6
  • DZ flag
    Mohamed BenguesmiaEnters at #7
  • US flag
    Rydell BookerEnters at #8
  • DE flag
    Alexander PetkovicNow ranked #9
  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Dariusz MichalczewskiWas #1 last month
  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Antonio TarverPreviously held #5
  • US flag
    Rico HoyePreviously held #6
  • US flag
    Richard HallOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • MX flag
    Julio GonzalezOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekPreviously held #9
  • US flag
    Daniel JudahLast ranked #10