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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2003

Heavyweight rankings for April 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC and IBF April 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBOApril 2003RINGApril 2003
🏆Corrie Sanders
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1David TuaChris Byrd
2Lamon BrewsterCorrie Sanders+1
3Wladimir KlitschkoRoy Jones+1
4Frans BothaEvander Holyfield+1
5Kirk Johnson+4David Tua-3
6Sinan Samil SamHasim Rahman
7Jameel Ben McClineMike Tyson
8Fres OquendoWladimir Klitschko
9Juan Carlos Gomez-4John Ruiz
10Evander HolyfieldVitali Klitschko
11Hasim Rahman+2
12John Ruiz
13Attila Levin+1
14Fabio Moli+1
15Lou Savarese-4

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2003

WBOApril 2003 vs March 2003

Biggest risers

  • Kirk JohnsonNow #5 after being #9 last month
    +4
  • Hasim RahmanNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2
  • Attila LevinClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Juan Carlos GomezDropped from #5 to #9
    -4
  • Lou SavareseDown 4 places to #15
    -4

RINGApril 2003 vs March 2003

Biggest risers

  • Corrie SandersFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Roy JonesClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Evander HolyfieldClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • David TuaDown 3 places to #5
    -3

About the Heavyweight Division

Weight Limit: No upper limit (typically 200+ lbs / 90.7+ kg)

The Heavyweight division is boxing's most prestigious weight class, featuring the largest fighters in the sport. Historically, heavyweight champions have been among the most famous athletes in the world, with legendary figures like Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson defining eras of boxing history.

Division Characteristics

Heavyweight boxers rely on power and size, with knockouts being more common than in lighter divisions. The division has no upper weight limit, allowing for a wide range of body types and fighting styles.

Notable Facts

The Heavyweight division has produced some of boxing's most iconic moments and biggest pay-per-view events. Modern heavyweights combine size, power, and athleticism in ways that previous generations couldn't match.

Historical Context

Heavyweight boxing has been a cornerstone of professional boxing since the sport's early days. The division has evolved significantly, with modern heavyweights being faster and more athletic than their predecessors while maintaining devastating power.

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