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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2000

Heavyweight rankings for March 2000. 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 March 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2000WBOMarch 2000RINGMarch 2000
🏆Lennox Lewis
World Champion
Vitali Klitschko
Champion
1John RuizMike TysonLennox Lewis
2Evander HolyfieldWladimir KlitschkoEvander Holyfield
3Wladimir KlitschkoFrans BothaMichael Grant
4Mike TysonLarry DonaldDavid Tua+1
5Michael GrantDavid TuaMike Tyson+1
6David ToribioOleg Maskaev+2Vitali Klitschko+1
7Oleg MaskaevDavid Izon-1Andrew Golota+1
8Larry DonaldDanny Williams-1Oleg Maskaev+1
9Henry AkinwandeFabio MoliDavid Izon+1
10Kirk JohnsonChris ByrdChris ByrdNEW
11David IzonEvander Holyfield
12Dick RyanKirk Johnson
13Vaughn Bean
14Willi Fisher
15Mount Whitaker

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2000

WBOMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Biggest risers

  • Oleg MaskaevClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • David IzonDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Danny WilliamsSlipped a spot to #8
    -1

RINGMarch 2000 vs February 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Chris ByrdNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Ike IbeabuchiOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • David TuaUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Mike TysonClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Vitali KlitschkoClimbed a place to #6
    +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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