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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2001

Heavyweight rankings for November 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2001WBONovember 2001RINGNovember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
1Kirk JohnsonFres Oquendo+4Hasim Rahman
2Evander HolyfieldVitali KlitschkoLennox Lewis
3Vitali KlitschkoJameel Ben McCline+6Wladimir Klitschko
4Mike TysonChris Byrd-1Mike Tyson
5Fres OquendoNEWKirk Johnson-4Chris Byrd
6Nikolai Valuev+2Andre Purlette+1John Ruiz
7Oliver McCallNEWDanny Williams-3Kirk Johnson
8Jameel McClineNEWOliver McCallNEWEvander Holyfield
9Larry DonaldFrans Botha-1Lance Whitaker
10Hasim RahmanNEWLance Whitaker-4David Tua
11Chris ByrdDavid Tua
12Vaughn BeanLuan Krasniqi
13Farug SaleemClifford Ettienne+2
14
Vacant
Aurelio Perez-1
15Lance Whitaker-9Attila LevinNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since October 2001

WBANovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Fres OquendoNow in the top 10 at #5
  • Oliver McCallInto the top 10 at #7
  • Jameel McClineNow ranked #8
  • Hasim RahmanNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lennox LewisWas #5 last month
  • Lance WhitakerNow ranked #15
  • Henry AkinwandeOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • David IzonLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • Nikolai ValuevNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Lance WhitakerDown 9 places to #15
    -9

WBONovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Oliver McCallInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • David IzonOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Jameel Ben McClineUp 6 places to #3
    +6
  • Fres OquendoImproved from #5 to #1
    +4
  • Clifford EttienneClimbed from #15 to #13
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Kirk JohnsonNow #5 after being #1 last month
    -4
  • Lance WhitakerDown 4 places to #10
    -4
  • Danny WilliamsNow #7 after being #4 last month
    -3

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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