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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — May 2002

Official Cruiserweight rankings for May 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOMay 2002
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Vacant
Not available for May 2002
Not available for May 2002
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
World Champion

1Ukraine flagAlexander GurovUkraine flagAlexander Gurov
2United States flagJames ToneyItaly flagVincenzo Cantatore
3Guyana flagWayne BraithwaiteGhana flagWayne Brainthwaite
4United States flagVirgil HillUnited States flagJames Toney
5France flagFabrice TiozzoUnited States flagRavea Springs
6United States flagO'Neil BellCanada flagDale Brown▲+1
7Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreUnited States flagO'Neil Bell▼-1
8Panama flagLuis PinedaUnited States flagRamon Garbey
9Canada flagDale BrownPanama flagLuis A. Pineda
10Russia flagValery BrudovAlgeria flagMohamed Benguesmia
11Australia flagDaniel RowsellGermany flagAlexander Petkovic▲+1
12United States flagMichael NunnNEWDenmark flagJesper Kristiansen▼-1
13Dominica flagLouis Azille▼-1United Kingdom flagBruce Scott▲+1
14United States flagKelvin Davis▼-1United States flagVirgil Hill▼-1
15North Macedonia flagSasha Mitrevski▼-1United States flagEzra Sellers

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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WBAMay 2002 vs April 2002

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The title is now vacant(previously held by France flagJean Marc Mormeck)

Biggest fallers

  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Kelvin DavisDown one place to #14
    ▼-1
  • MK flag
    Sasha MitrevskiFrom #14 to #15
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Dale BrownUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Alexander PetkovicUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Bruce ScottClimbed a place to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    O'Neil BellDown one place to #7
    ▼-1
  • DK flag
    Jesper KristiansenDown one place to #12
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Virgil HillDown one place to #14
    ▼-1