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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2001

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 2001.

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
RankWBAAugust 2001WBCIBFWBOAugust 2001
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for August 2001
Not available for August 2001
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1Canada flagKirk JohnsonCanada flagKirk Johnson
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited Kingdom flagLennox Lewis
4United Kingdom flagLennox LewisUnited States flagChris Byrd
5United States flagLance WhitakerUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams
6United States flagMike TysonPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+2
7United Kingdom flagHenry AkinwandeUnited States flagLance Whitaker▼-1
8Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+2United States flagLarry Donald▲+2
9United States flagLarry DonaldSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▲+2
10Nigeria flagDavid Izon▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua▼-3
11United States flagChris ByrdNEWUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline▲+1
12United States flagVaughn BeanGuyana flagAndre Purlette▲+1
13Denmark flagBrian NielsenGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1
14United States flagFarug SaleemCuba flagAurelio Perez▲+1
15United States flagChina SmithUnited States flagClifford EttienneNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    David IzonUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DO flag
    David ToribioWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • NG flag
    David IzonFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

WBOAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Obed SullivanWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Larry DonaldClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • NZ flag
    David TuaDown 3 places to #10
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1