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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2001

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2001WBCIBFWBOJuly 2001
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Vacant
Not available for July 2001
Not available for July 2001
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion

1Canada flagKirk Johnson▲+1Canada flagKirk Johnson
2United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+2United Kingdom flagLennox Lewis
4United Kingdom flagLennox Lewis▲+2United States flagChris Byrd
5United States flagLance Whitaker▲+3United Kingdom flagDanny Williams
6United States flagMike Tyson▲+1United States flagLance Whitaker
7United Kingdom flagHenry Akinwande▲+2New Zealand flagDavid Tua
8Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▲+2Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
9United States flagLarry Donald▼-5United States flagObed Sullivan▲+2
10Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+5United States flagLarry Donald
11Nigeria flagDavid IzonSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▲+1
12United States flagVaughn BeanUnited States flagJameel Ben McClineNEW
13Denmark flagBrian NielsenGuyana flagAndre PurletteNEW
14United States flagFarug SaleemGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1
15United States flagChina SmithNEWCuba flagAurelio Perez▼-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 June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevNow #10 (was #15)

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevImproved from #15 to #10
    ▲+5
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerUp 3 places to #5
    ▲+3
  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldDropped from #4 to #9
    ▼-5

WBOJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Obed SullivanPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles ShuffordLast ranked #9

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Obed SullivanFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2
  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Luan KrasniqiUp one spot to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Aurelio PerezSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1