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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — August 2002

Official Heavyweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline
2
Vacant
Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagLamon Brewster
4New Zealand flagDavid TuaNEWNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
5United States flagHasim Rahman▲+5United States flagClifford Ettienne
6United States flagMike Tyson▲+6United Kingdom flagDanny Williams
7United States flagJameel McClineUnited States flagLance Whitaker
8Canada flagKirk Johnson▼-3Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+1
9Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+2Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1
10United States flagLarry Donald▼-4South Africa flagFrans BothaNEW
11Russia flagNikolai Valuev▼-7United States flagHasim Rahman▲+2
12United States flagFarug Saleem▲+2United States flagTim WitherspoonNEW
13United States flagLamon BrewsterCuba flagEliecer Castillo▼-2
14United States flagJoe Mesi▲+1Sweden flagAttila Levin▼-2
15United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▼-6United States flagMichael Moorer

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 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    David TuaEnters at #4
  • US flag
    Mike TysonJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevDropped to #11
  • DO flag
    David ToribioWas #8 last month
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsFell to #15

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Mike TysonImproved from #12 to #6
    ▲+6
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanImproved from #10 to #5
    ▲+5
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevFell from #4 to #11
    ▼-7
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsNow #15 after #9 last month
    ▼-6
  • US flag
    Larry DonaldDropped from #6 to #10
    ▼-4

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Eliecer CastilloFrom #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • SE flag
    Attila LevinNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    ▼-2