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Cruiserweight Boxing Rankings — September 2000

Official Cruiserweight rankings for September 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
RankWBASeptember 2000WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2000
🏆France flagFabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Not available for September 2000
Not available for September 2000
United Kingdom flagJohnny Nelson
Champion

1United States flagVirgil HillUnited States flagEzra Sellers
2United States flagJames ToneyUnited Kingdom flagCarl Thompson▲+1
3Ukraine flagAlexander GurovItaly flagVincenzo Cantatore▼-1
4Argentina flagMarcelo DominguezArgentina flagMarcelo Dominguez▲+1
5Country flagCarl Thompson▲+1Denmark flagJesper Kristiansen▲+1
6United States flagArthur Williams▲+1Puerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez▼-2
7Ukraine flagValery Vikhor▲+1Germany flagRalph Rocchigiani▲+1
8Germany flagTorsten May▲+1Dominica flagLouis Azille▲+1
9Guyana flagAndre Purlette▲+4Latvia flagValery Vikhor▼-2
10Dominica flagLouis AzilleNEWAustralia flagAdam Watt
11Puerto Rico flagAlex Gonzalez▼-1Germany flagTorsten May
12Country flagEzra SellersNEWUnited States flagArthur Williams
13United States flagImamu Mayfield▼-1
14France flagAkim Tafer
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 August 2000

WBASeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Entered the top 10

  • GY flag
    Andre PurletteNow #9 (was #13)
  • DM flag
    Louis AzilleNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Saul MontanaLast ranked #5
  • PR flag
    Alex GonzalezJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • GY flag
    Andre PurletteImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • GB flag
    Carl ThompsonUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Arthur WilliamsUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Alex GonzalezFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Imamu MayfieldSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1

WBOSeptember 2000 vs August 2000

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Carl ThompsonUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • AR flag
    Marcelo DominguezClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Jesper KristiansenClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Alex GonzalezFrom #4 to #6
    ▼-2
  • UA flag
    Valery VikhorDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • IT flag
    Vincenzo CantatoreFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1