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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2002

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2002WBCIBFWBOJuly 2002
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for July 2002
Not available for July 2002
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1United States flagEvander Holyfield▲+1United States flagJameel Ben McCline
2
Vacant
Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagLamon Brewster
4Russia flagNikolai ValuevNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
5Canada flagKirk Johnson▼-4United States flagClifford Ettienne▲+1
6United States flagLarry DonaldUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▼-1
7United States flagJameel McClineUnited States flagLance Whitaker
8Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioGermany flagLuan Krasniqi
9United Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
10United States flagHasim RahmanCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1
11Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+4Cuba flagEliecer Castillo▲+3
12United States flagMike Tyson▼-1Sweden flagAttila Levin
13United States flagLamon Brewster▼-1United States flagHasim Rahman
14United States flagFarug Saleem▼-1United States flagRay Mercer▼-4
15United States flagJoe Mesi▼-1United States flagMichael MoorerNEW

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 2002

WBAJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Oliver McCallPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoNow #11 after #15 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonNow #5 after #1 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Mike TysonSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2002 vs June 2002

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Ray MercerNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Eliecer CastilloUp 3 places to #11
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Clifford EttienneUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Ray MercerDown 4 places to #14
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1