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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — February 2003

Official Heavyweight rankings for February 2003.

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 2003WBCIBFWBOFebruary 2003
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
World Champion
Not available for February 2003
Not available for February 2003
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
2New Zealand flagDavid TuaUnited States flagLamon Brewster
3United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagClifford Ettienne
4United States flagJohn RuizSouth Africa flagFrans Botha
5United States flagMike Tyson▼-1Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1
6United States flagEvander Holyfield▼-1Türkiye flagSinan Samil SamNEW
7Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1United States flagJameel Ben McCline
8Canada flagKirk Johnson▼-1United States flagKirk Johnson
9United States flagFarug Saleem▼-1United States flagLou Savarese
10United States flagLamon Brewster▼-1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
11United States flagJoe Mesi▼-1Saudi Arabia flagCorrie SandersNEW
12Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-1United States flagHasim Rahman▼-1
13Russia flagNikolai Valuev▼-1United States flagLance Whitaker▼-1
14United States flagJameel McCline▼-1Sweden flagAttila Levin▼-1
15United States flagLarry Donald▼-1Australia flagKali Meehan▼-1

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 2003

WBAFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

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There is a new World Champion: United States flagRoy Jones Jr(previously United States flagJohn Ruiz)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Joe MesiJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

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

WBOFebruary 2003 vs January 2003

Entered the top 10

  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamNow ranked #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsOut of the top 10 after being #5

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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