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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — May 2003

Official Cruiserweight rankings for May 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
🏆France flagJean Marc Mormeck
World Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1
Vacant
Germany flagAlexander Petkovic
2
Vacant
United States flagO'Neil Bell
3United States flagVirgil HillPanama flagGuillermo Jones
4United States flagO'Neil BellKazakhstan flagVassily JirovNEW
5Panama flagLuis PinedaNorway flagThomas Hansvoll
6
Vacant
Russia flagValery Brudov▼-2
7Russia flagValery Brudov▼-1Dominica flagLouis Azille
8Australia flagDaniel RowsellPanama flagLuis A. Pineda
9Ukraine flagAlexander Gurov▼-2United States flagEzra Sellers
10France flagFabrice Tiozzo▼-1Canada flagDale Brown
11Italy flagVincenzo CantatoreUnited States flagRavea Springs▼-5
12North Macedonia flagSasha MitrevskiAlgeria flagMohamed Benguesmia
13Dominica flagLouis Azille▼-3United States flagVirgil Hill▼-2
14Italy flagPietro Aurino▼-1United States flagFelix Cora
15Canada flagDale Brown▼-1Spain flagDavid Quinorero

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 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    James ToneyWas #2 last month
  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleCurrently at #13

Biggest fallers

  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleFell from #10 to #13
    ▼-3
  • UA flag
    Alexander GurovNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Valery BrudovFrom #6 to #7
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Vassily JirovNow in the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ravea SpringsNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ravea SpringsFell from #6 to #11
    ▼-5
  • RU flag
    Valery BrudovSlipped from #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Virgil HillSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2