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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2003

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 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
RankWBAMay 2003WBCIBFWBOMay 2003
🏆United States flagRoy Jones Jr
World Champion
Not available for May 2003
Not available for May 2003
South Africa flagCorrie Sanders
Champion

1
Vacant
New Zealand flagDavid Tua
2New Zealand flagDavid TuaUnited States flagLamon Brewster
3United States flagHasim RahmanUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko
4United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagKirk Johnson▲+1
5United States flagMike TysonTürkiye flagSinan Samil Sam▲+1
6Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▼-5South Africa flagFrans Botha▼-2
7United States flagEvander Holyfield▼-1United States flagJameel Ben McCline
8Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
9Canada flagKirk Johnson▼-1United States flagHasim Rahman▲+2
10Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoNEWUnited States flagEvander Holyfield
11United States flagLamon Brewster▼-1Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-2
12United States flagJoe Mesi▼-1United States flagJohn Ruiz
13United States flagFarug Saleem▼-4Sweden flagAttila Levin
14Russia flagNikolai Valuev▼-1Argentina flagFabio Moli
15United States flagJameel McCline▼-1United States flagJoe MesiNEW

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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Month-over-month changes since February 2003

WBAMay 2003 vs February 2003

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoNow in the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Farug SaleemCurrently at #13
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoDropped from #1 to #6
    ▼-5
  • US flag
    Farug SaleemFell from #9 to #13
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Evander HolyfieldSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2003 vs April 2003

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanUp to #9 from #11
    ▲+2
  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • TR flag
    Sinan Samil SamUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ZA flag
    Frans BothaDown to #6 from #4
    ▼-2
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2