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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” July 2003

Official Heavyweight rankings for July 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
RankWBAJuly 2003WBCIBFWBOJuly 2003
πŸ†United States flagRoy Jones Jr
World Champion
Not available for July 2003
Not available for July 2003
South Africa flagCorrie Sanders
Champion

1New Zealand flagDavid Tuaβ–²+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
2United States flagHasim Rahmanβ–²+1United States flagLamon Brewster
3Ukraine flagVitali Klitschkoβ–²+3Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
4United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagKirk Johnson
5United States flagMike TysonTΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Sam
6Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschkoβ–²+4United States flagJameel Ben McCline
7United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagHasim Rahmanβ–²+2
8Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
9Canada flagKirk JohnsonUnited States flagEvander Holyfieldβ–²+1
10United States flagLamon Brewsterβ–²+1South Africa flagFrans Bothaβ–Ό-3
11United States flagJoe Mesiβ–²+1Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez
12United States flagFarug Saleemβ–²+1Sweden flagAttila Levin
13Russia flagNikolai Valuevβ–²+1Argentina flagFabio Moliβ–²+1
14TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil SamNEWUnited States flagJoe Mesiβ–²+1
15United States flagJameel McClineNigeria flagDuncan Dokiwariβ–Ό-2

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 May 2003

WBAJuly 2003 vs May 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterUp from #11 - now #10

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoNow #6 after #10 last month
    β–²+4
  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoUp 3 places to #3
    β–²+3
  • NZ flag
    David TuaClimbed a place to #1
    β–²+1

WBOJuly 2003 vs June 2003

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanUp to #7 from #9
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldFrom #10 to #9
    β–²+1
  • AR flag
    Fabio MoliClimbed a place to #13
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaDropped from #7 to #10
    β–Ό-3
  • NG flag
    Duncan DokiwariNow ranked #15 (was #13)
    β–Ό-2