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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — June 2002

Official Heavyweight rankings for June 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOJune 2002
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Vacant
Not available for June 2002
Not available for June 2002
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion

1Canada flagKirk JohnsonUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagLamon Brewster
4Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
5United States flagOliver McCall▲+1United Kingdom flagDanny Williams
6United States flagLarry Donald▲+1United States flagClifford Ettienne▲+5
7United States flagJameel McCline▲+1United States flagLance Whitaker
8Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▲+2Germany flagLuan Krasniqi
9United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+2Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
10United States flagHasim Rahman▼-1United States flagRay Mercer
11United States flagMike Tyson▼-7Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1
12United States flagLamon BrewsterSweden flagAttila Levin▲+2
13United States flagFarug SaleemUnited States flagHasim Rahman
14United States flagJoe MesiNEWCuba flagEliecer Castillo▲+1
15Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoBelarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichNEW

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 2002

WBAJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsClimbed from #11 up to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Mike TysonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBOJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Clifford EttienneClimbed from #11 up to #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Oliver McCallPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Clifford EttienneNow #6 after #11 last month
    ▲+5
  • SE flag
    Attila LevinNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    ▲+2
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1