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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - March 2003

Heavyweight rankings for March 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBA, WBC and IBF March 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBOMarch 2003RINGMarch 2003
🏆Corrie SandersNEW
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1David TuaChris Byrd+1
2Lamon BrewsterDavid Tua+1
3Wladimir Klitschko-3Corrie SandersNEW
4Frans BothaRoy JonesNEW
5Juan Carlos GomezEvander Holyfield-1
6Sinan Samil SamHasim Rahman
7Jameel Ben McClineMike Tyson+2
8Fres Oquendo+2Wladimir Klitschko-7
9Kirk Johnson-1John Ruiz-4
10Evander HolyfieldNEWVitali Klitschko-3
11Lou Savarese-2
12John RuizNEW
13Hasim Rahman-1
14Attila Levin
15Fabio MoliNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2003

WBOMarch 2003 vs February 2003

🏆

There is a new Champion: Corrie Sanders(previously Wladimir Klitschko)

Entered the top 10

  • Evander HolyfieldNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Clifford EttienneOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • Lou SavareseJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Fres OquendoUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Lou SavareseFrom #9 to #11
    -2
  • Kirk JohnsonDown one place to #9
    -1
  • Hasim RahmanFrom #12 to #13
    -1

RINGMarch 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • Corrie SandersEnters at #3
  • Roy JonesEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kirk JohnsonOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • Jameel McClineLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Mike TysonNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2
  • Chris ByrdUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • David TuaClimbed a place to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoNow #8 after being #1 last month
    -7
  • John RuizDropped from #5 to #9
    -4
  • Vitali KlitschkoDown 3 places to #10
    -3

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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