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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — November 2002

Official Heavyweight rankings for November 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
RankWBANovember 2002WBCIBFWBONovember 2002
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for November 2002
Not available for November 2002
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline
2Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko▲+1Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
3New Zealand flagDavid Tua▲+1United States flagLamon Brewster
4United States flagHasim Rahman▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
5United States flagMike Tyson▲+1United States flagClifford Ettienne
6United States flagChris ByrdNEWSouth Africa flagFrans Botha
7United States flagJameel McClineUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams
8Canada flagKirk JohnsonCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez
9Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited States flagLou Savarese
10United States flagFarug Saleem▲+2United States flagKirk Johnson
11United States flagLamon Brewster▲+2Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo
12Russia flagNikolai Valuev▼-1United States flagLance Whitaker▲+1
13United States flagJoe Mesi▲+1Sweden flagAttila Levin▲+1
14United States flagLarry Donald▼-4United States flagTommy MartinNEW
15United Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsUnited States flagGeorge Kandelaki

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 September 2002

WBANovember 2002 vs September 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ByrdNow in the top 10 at #6
  • US flag
    Farug SaleemNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Farug SaleemNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Vitali KlitschkoClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Larry DonaldDropped from #10 to #14
    ▼-4
  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

WBONovember 2002 vs October 2002

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Lance WhitakerClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • SE flag
    Attila LevinFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1