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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2003

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2003WBOJuly 2003RINGJuly 2003
🏆Roy Jones Jr
World Champion
Corrie Sanders
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1David Tua+1David TuaChris Byrd
2Hasim Rahman+1Lamon BrewsterCorrie Sanders
3Vitali Klitschko+3Wladimir KlitschkoRoy Jones
4John RuizKirk JohnsonVitali Klitschko+6
5Mike TysonSinan Samil SamEvander Holyfield-1
6Wladimir Klitschko+4Jameel Ben McClineDavid Tua-1
7Evander HolyfieldHasim Rahman+2Hasim Rahman-1
8Fres OquendoFres OquendoMike Tyson-1
9Kirk JohnsonEvander Holyfield+1Wladimir Klitschko-1
10Lamon Brewster+1Frans Botha-3John Ruiz-1
11Joe Mesi+1Juan Carlos Gomez
12Farug Saleem+1Attila Levin
13Nikolai Valuev+1Fabio Moli+1
14Sinan Samil SamNEWJoe Mesi+1
15Jameel McClineDuncan Dokiwari-2

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2003

WBAJuly 2003 vs May 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Lamon BrewsterUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoNow #6 after being #10 last month
    +4
  • Vitali KlitschkoUp 3 places to #3
    +3
  • David TuaClimbed a place to #1
    +1

WBOJuly 2003 vs June 2003

Biggest risers

  • Hasim RahmanUp to #7 from #9
    +2
  • Evander HolyfieldFrom #10 to #9
    +1
  • Fabio MoliClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Frans BothaDropped from #7 to #10
    -3
  • Duncan DokiwariNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    -2

RINGJuly 2003 vs June 2003

Biggest risers

  • Vitali KlitschkoJumped from #10 to #4
    +6

Biggest fallers

  • Evander HolyfieldFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • David TuaFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Hasim RahmanFrom #6 to #7
    -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.

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