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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — March 2005

Official Cruiserweight rankings for March 2005.

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
RankWBAMarch 2005WBCIBFWBO
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
Super Champion
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1Russia flagValery Brudov
2United States flagVirgil Hill
3United States flagSteve Cunningham▲+6
4Guyana flagWayne BraithwaiteNEW
5Panama flagGuillermo Jones▼-1
6Italy flagVincenzo Cantatore▼-1
7Panama flagLuis Pineda
8Armenia flagPavel Melkomian
9Ukraine flagAlexander Gurov▲+1
10Algeria flagMohammed Azzaoui▲+1
11Poland flagKrzysztof Wlodarczyk▲+1
12United States flagFelix Cora▲+1
13Germany flagFirat ArslanNEW
14Argentina flagMauro Ordiales▲+1
15Italy flagGiacobbe FragomeniNEW

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 February 2005

WBAMarch 2005 vs February 2005

Entered the top 10

  • GY flag
    Wayne BraithwaiteInto the top 10 at #4
  • DZ flag
    Mohammed AzzaouiUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    O'Neil BellLast ranked #3
  • CA flag
    Dale BrownLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamUp 6 places to #3
    ▲+6
  • UA flag
    Alexander GurovClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1
  • DZ flag
    Mohammed AzzaouiClimbed a place to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1