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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2002

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOMay 2002
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Vacant
Not available for May 2002
Not available for May 2002
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion

1Canada flagKirk JohnsonUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline▲+2
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagLamon Brewster▲+1
4United States flagMike TysonNew Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1
5Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▲+1
6United States flagOliver McCallUnited States flagOliver McCall▲+1
7United States flagLarry DonaldUnited States flagLance Whitaker▲+1
8United States flagJameel McClineGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1
9United States flagHasim RahmanPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-8
10Dominican Republic flagDavid ToribioUnited States flagRay Mercer
11United Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsUnited States flagClifford Ettienne▲+1
12United States flagLamon BrewsterCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-1
13United States flagFarug SaleemUnited States flagHasim RahmanNEW
14
Vacant
Sweden flagAttila Levin
15Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoCuba flagEliecer Castillo

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 2002 vs April 2002

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The title is now vacant(previously held by United States flagJohn Ruiz)

WBOMay 2002 vs April 2002

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Jameel Ben McClineFrom #3 to #1
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    David TuaClimbed a place to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoNow #9 after #1 last month
    ▼-8
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1