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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - November 2002

Heavyweight rankings for November 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF November 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBANovember 2002WBONovember 2002RINGNovember 2002
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1Evander HolyfieldJameel Ben McClineWladimir Klitschko
2Vitali Klitschko+1Vitali KlitschkoChris Byrd
3David Tua+1Lamon BrewsterEvander Holyfield
4Hasim Rahman+1David TuaDavid Tua
5Mike Tyson+1Clifford EttienneJohn Ruiz
6Chris ByrdNEWFrans BothaJameel McCline
7Jameel McClineDanny WilliamsHasim Rahman
8Kirk JohnsonJuan Carlos GomezKirk Johnson
9Fres OquendoLou SavareseMike Tyson
10Farug Saleem+2Kirk JohnsonVitali Klitschko
11Lamon Brewster+2Fres Oquendo
12Nikolai Valuev-1Lance Whitaker+1
13Joe Mesi+1Attila Levin+1
14Larry Donald-4Tommy MartinNEW
15Danny WilliamsGeorge Kandelaki

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since September 2002

WBANovember 2002 vs September 2002

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Larry DonaldDown to #14

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

WBONovember 2002 vs October 2002

Biggest risers

  • Lance WhitakerClimbed a place to #12
    +1
  • Attila LevinFrom #14 to #13
    +1

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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