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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2000

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2000.

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
RankWBAMay 2000WBCIBFWBOMay 2000
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Vacant
Not available for May 2000
Not available for May 2000
United States flagChris Byrd
Champion

1United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagMike Tyson
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
4United States flagMike TysonUnited States flagLarry Donald
5Dominican Republic flagDavid Toribio▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
6Ukraine flagOleg Maskaev▲+1Nigeria flagDavid Izon▲+1
7United States flagLarry Donald▲+1Russia flagOleg Maskaev▲+1
8Canada flagKirk Johnson▲+2United Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1
9United Kingdom flagHenry AkinwandeSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▼-4
10Nigeria flagDavid Izon▲+1Canada flagKirk Johnson▲+1
11United States flagVaughn Bean▲+2Argentina flagFabio Moli▼-1
12United States flagMichael Grant▼-7United States flagMichael Grant
13United States flagDick Ryan▼-1
14Germany flagTimo HoffmannNEW
15United States flagFarug SaleemNEW

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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WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United Kingdom flagLennox Lewis)

Entered the top 10

  • NG flag
    David IzonUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael GrantFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonUp to #8 from #10
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Vaughn BeanFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    David ToribioUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Michael GrantNow #12 after #5 last month
    ▼-7
  • US flag
    Dick RyanDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AR flag
    Fabio MoliNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    David TuaUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1
  • NG flag
    David IzonFrom #7 to #6
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaDropped from #5 to #9
    ▼-4
  • AR flag
    Fabio MoliFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1