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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2003

Official Heavyweight rankings for March 2003.

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
RankWBAWBCIBFWBOMarch 2003
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South Africa flagCorrie Sanders
Champion

1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
2United States flagLamon Brewster
3Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
4South Africa flagFrans Botha
5Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez
6TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Sam
7United States flagJameel Ben McCline
8Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendoβ–²+2
9United States flagKirk Johnsonβ–Ό-1
10United States flagEvander HolyfieldNEW
11United States flagLou Savareseβ–Ό-2
12United States flagJohn RuizNEW
13United States flagHasim Rahmanβ–Ό-1
14Sweden flagAttila Levin
15Argentina flagFabio MoliNEW

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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WBOMarch 2003 vs February 2003

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There is a new Champion: South Africa flagCorrie Sanders(previously Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoUp to #8 from #10
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lou SavareseFrom #9 to #11
    β–Ό-2
  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonDown one place to #9
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanFrom #12 to #13
    β–Ό-1