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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2001

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 2001.

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
RankWBANovember 2001WBCIBFWBONovember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Not available for November 2001
Not available for November 2001
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion

1Canada flagKirk JohnsonPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▲+4
2United States flagEvander HolyfieldUkraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline▲+6
4United States flagMike TysonUnited States flagChris Byrd▼-1
5Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoNEWCanada flagKirk Johnson▼-4
6Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+2Guyana flagAndre Purlette▲+1
7United States flagOliver McCallNEWUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▼-3
8United States flagJameel McClineNEWUnited States flagOliver McCallNEW
9United States flagLarry DonaldSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▼-1
10United States flagHasim RahmanNEWUnited States flagLance Whitaker▼-4
11United States flagChris ByrdNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
12United States flagVaughn BeanGermany flagLuan Krasniqi
13United States flagFarug SaleemUnited States flagClifford Ettienne▲+2
14
Vacant
Cuba flagAurelio Perez▼-1
15United States flagLance Whitaker▼-9Sweden flagAttila LevinNEW

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 October 2001

WBANovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerDown 9 places to #15
    ▼-9

WBONovember 2001 vs October 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Oliver McCallInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    David IzonOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Kirk JohnsonNow #5 after #1 last month
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerDown 4 places to #10
    ▼-4
  • GB flag
    Danny WilliamsNow #7 after #4 last month
    ▼-3