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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 1995

Heavyweight rankings for May 1995. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAWBCIBFWBORINGMay 1995
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1United States flagOliver McCall
2United States flagRiddick Bowe
3United States flagEvander HolyfieldNEW
4United States flagGeorge Foreman▼-1
5United States flagMichael Moorer▼-1
6United Kingdom flagLennox Lewis▼-1
7United States flagBruce Seldon▼-1
8United States flagTommy MorrisonNEW
9Cuba flagJorge Luis Gonzalez▼-1
10United States flagAlexandr Zolkin▼-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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 1995

RINGMay 1995 vs April 1995

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldNow in the top 10 at #3
  • US flag
    Tommy MorrisonNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Henry AkinwandeLast ranked #7
  • US flag
    Tim WitherspoonLast ranked #10

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    George ForemanSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Michael MoorerDown one place to #5
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Lennox LewisSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1