Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsWho Moved?Archives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from major sanctioning bodies and independent ratings sources in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO
  • RING

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Who Moved?
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - February 2003

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2003WBOFebruary 2003RINGFebruary 2003
🏆Roy Jones JrNEW
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1Vitali KlitschkoDavid TuaWladimir Klitschko
2David TuaLamon BrewsterChris Byrd
3Hasim RahmanClifford EttienneDavid Tua
4John Ruiz-4Frans BothaEvander Holyfield
5Mike Tyson-1Juan Carlos Gomez+1John Ruiz
6Evander Holyfield-1Sinan Samil SamNEWHasim Rahman
7Fres Oquendo-1Jameel Ben McClineVitali Klitschko
8Kirk Johnson-1Kirk JohnsonKirk Johnson
9Farug Saleem-1Lou SavareseMike Tyson
10Lamon Brewster-1Fres OquendoJameel McCline
11Joe Mesi-1Corrie SandersNEW
12Juan Carlos Gomez-1Hasim Rahman-1
13Nikolai Valuev-1Lance Whitaker-1
14Jameel McCline-1Attila Levin-1
15Larry Donald-1Kali Meehan-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Keep exploring

World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

Who Moved?

The biggest jumps, drops, and disappearances this month.

Monthly archive

Historical rankings, month by month.

Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring in one place.

Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Something look wrong? Report an error

Month-over-month changes since January 2003

WBAFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Roy Jones Jr(previously John Ruiz)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Joe MesiJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • Mike TysonFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Evander HolyfieldFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Fres OquendoSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

WBOFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Sinan Samil SamNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Danny WilliamsOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • Juan Carlos GomezClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanFrom #11 to #12
    -1
  • Lance WhitakerSlipped a spot to #13
    -1
  • Attila LevinSlipped a spot to #14
    -1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.