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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 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
RankWBAFebruary 2000WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2000
🏆United Kingdom flagLennox Lewis
World Champion
Not available for February 2000
Not available for February 2000
Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
Champion

1United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagMike Tyson
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1
3Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▲+1
4United States flagMike TysonNEWUnited States flagLarry Donald▲+7
5United States flagMichael GrantNew Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
6Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioNigeria flagDavid Izon▲+1
7Ukraine flagOleg MaskaevUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+2
8United States flagLarry DonaldRussia flagOleg Maskaev
9United Kingdom flagHenry Akinwande▼-5Argentina flagFabio Moli▲+1
10Canada flagKirk Johnson▼-1United States flagChris ByrdNEW
11Nigeria flagDavid Izon▼-1United States flagEvander HolyfieldNEW
12United States flagDick Ryan▼-1Canada flagKirk Johnson
13United States flagVaughn Bean
14Germany flagWilli Fisher
15United States flagMount Whitaker

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 January 2000

WBAFebruary 2000 vs January 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike TysonNow ranked #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    David IzonNow ranked #11

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Henry AkinwandeFell from #4 to #9
    ▼-5
  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonDown one place to #10
    ▼-1
  • NG flag
    David IzonSlipped a spot to #11
    ▼-1

WBOFebruary 2000 vs January 2000

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldPreviously #11, enters at #4
  • US flag
    Chris ByrdInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael GrantOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • US flag
    John RuizPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldJumped from #11 to #4
    ▲+7
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsUp to #7 from #9
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1