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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2001

Official Heavyweight rankings for June 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
RankWBAJune 2001WBCIBFWBOJune 2001
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Vacant
Not available for June 2001
Not available for June 2001
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion

1
Vacant
Canada flagKirk Johnson
2Canada flagKirk JohnsonUkraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+1
3United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited Kingdom flagLennox Lewis▲+1
4United States flagLarry DonaldUnited States flagChris Byrd▲+1
5Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+3
6United Kingdom flagLennox LewisUnited States flagLance Whitaker
7United States flagMike TysonNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
8United States flagLance WhitakerPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+1
9United Kingdom flagHenry AkinwandeUnited States flagCharles Shufford▲+6
10Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioUnited States flagLarry Donald▼-8
11Nigeria flagDavid IzonUnited States flagObed Sullivan
12United States flagVaughn BeanSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▲+2
13Denmark flagBrian NielsenUnited States flagRay Mercer▼-1
14United States flagFarug SaleemCuba flagAurelio Perez▼-1
15Russia flagNikolai ValuevGermany flagLuan KrasniqiNEW

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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WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagJohn Ruiz)

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles ShuffordNow #9 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Charles ShuffordImproved from #15 to #9
    ▲+6
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsNow #5 after #8 last month
    ▲+3
  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaUp to #12 from #14
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldDropped from #2 to #10
    ▼-8
  • US flag
    Ray MercerDown one place to #13
    ▼-1
  • CU flag
    Aurelio PerezDown one place to #14
    ▼-1