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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - June 2002

Heavyweight rankings for June 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2002WBOJune 2002RINGJune 2002
🏆
Vacant
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
1Kirk JohnsonJameel Ben McClineWladimir Klitschko
2Evander HolyfieldVitali KlitschkoMike Tyson
3Vitali KlitschkoLamon BrewsterChris Byrd
4Nikolai Valuev+1David TuaHasim Rahman
5Oliver McCall+1Danny WilliamsKirk Johnson
6Larry Donald+1Clifford Ettienne+5Evander Holyfield
7Jameel McCline+1Lance WhitakerJohn Ruiz
8David Toribio+2Luan KrasniqiJameel McCline
9Danny Williams+2Fres OquendoDavid Tua
10Hasim Rahman-1Ray MercerVitali Klitschko
11Mike Tyson-7Juan Carlos Gomez+1
12Lamon BrewsterAttila Levin+2
13Farug SaleemHasim Rahman
14Joe MesiNEWEliecer Castillo+1
15Fres OquendoSiarhei LiakhovichNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2002

WBAJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Danny WilliamsClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mike TysonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • David ToribioFrom #10 to #8
    +2
  • Danny WilliamsUp to #9 from #11
    +2
  • Nikolai ValuevClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Mike TysonFell from #4 to #11
    -7
  • Hasim RahmanDown one place to #10
    -1

WBOJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Clifford EttienneClimbed from #11 up to #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Oliver McCallPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • Clifford EttienneNow #6 after being #11 last month
    +5
  • Attila LevinNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2
  • Juan Carlos GomezUp one spot to #11
    +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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