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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — May 2000

Official Cruiserweight rankings for May 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
RankWBAMay 2000WBCIBFWBOMay 2000
🏆France flagFabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Not available for May 2000
Not available for May 2000
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1United States flagVirgil HillUnited States flagEzra Sellers
2United States flagJames Toney▲+2United Kingdom flagCarl Thompson
3Ukraine flagAlexander GurovPuerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez
4Argentina flagMarcelo Dominguez▲+9Argentina flagMarcelo Dominguez
5Mexico flagSaul Montana▲+2Germany flagRalph Rocchigiani
6United States flagArthur Williams▲+5Dominica flagLouis Azille▲+1
7Ukraine flagValery Vikhor▼-5United Kingdom flagBruce Scott▼-1
8Germany flagTorsten May▲+2Denmark flagJesper Kristiansen
9Puerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez▼-1Latvia flagValery VikhorNEW
10Germany flagRalf Rochigiani▲+2United Kingdom flagJohn Keeton▼-1
11Country flagCarl ThompsonNEWMexico flagSaul Montana▼-1
12United States flagImamu Mayfield▼-7Brazil flagGeorge Arias
13France flagAkim Tafer▼-7
14Guyana flagAndre Purlette▼-5
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 March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Marcelo DominguezPreviously ranked #13
  • US flag
    Arthur WilliamsPreviously #11, enters at #6
  • DE flag
    Ralf RochigianiUp from #12 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Imamu MayfieldNow ranked #12
  • FR flag
    Akim TaferFell to #13
  • GY flag
    Andre PurletteCurrently at #14

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Marcelo DominguezJumped from #13 to #4
    ▲+9
  • US flag
    Arthur WilliamsImproved from #11 to #6
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    James ToneyUp to #2 from #4
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Imamu MayfieldDown 7 places to #12
    ▼-7
  • FR flag
    Akim TaferNow #13 after #6 last month
    ▼-7
  • UA flag
    Valery VikhorDropped from #2 to #7
    ▼-5

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Valery VikhorEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul MontanaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Bruce ScottSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    John KeetonDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Saul MontanaDown one place to #11
    ▼-1