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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 2001

Heavyweight rankings for June 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2001WBOJune 2001RINGJune 2001
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Vacant
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
1
Vacant
Kirk JohnsonHasim Rahman
2Kirk JohnsonVitali Klitschko+1Lennox Lewis
3Evander HolyfieldLennox Lewis+1Mike Tyson
4Larry DonaldChris Byrd+1Wladimir Klitschko
5Vitali KlitschkoDanny Williams+3John Ruiz
6Lennox LewisLance WhitakerKirk Johnson
7Mike TysonDavid TuaDavid Tua
8Lance WhitakerFres Oquendo+1Evander Holyfield
9Henry AkinwandeCharles Shufford+6Mount Whitaker
10David ToribioLarry Donald-8Chris Byrd
11David IzonObed Sullivan
12Vaughn BeanFrans Botha+2
13Brian NielsenRay Mercer-1
14Farug SaleemAurelio Perez-1
15Nikolai ValuevLuan KrasniqiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2001

WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by John Ruiz)

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Charles ShuffordNow #9 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kali MeehanLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Charles ShuffordImproved from #15 to #9
    +6
  • Danny WilliamsNow #5 after being #8 last month
    +3
  • Frans BothaUp to #12 from #14
    +2

Biggest fallers

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