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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - September 2002

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF September 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBASeptember 2002WBOSeptember 2002RINGSeptember 2002
🏆John Ruiz
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Lennox Lewis
Champion
1Evander HolyfieldJameel Ben McClineWladimir Klitschko
2
Vacant
Vitali KlitschkoChris Byrd
3Vitali KlitschkoLamon BrewsterEvander Holyfield
4David TuaDavid TuaDavid Tua+2
5Hasim RahmanClifford EttienneJohn Ruiz-1
6Mike TysonFrans Botha+4Jameel McCline-1
7Jameel McClineDanny Williams-1Hasim Rahman
8Kirk JohnsonJuan Carlos Gomez+1Kirk Johnson
9Fres OquendoLance Whitaker-2Mike Tyson
10Larry DonaldFres Oquendo-2Vitali Klitschko
11Nikolai ValuevHasim Rahman
12Farug SaleemTim Witherspoon
13Lamon BrewsterAttila Levin+1
14Joe MesiLou SavareseNEW
15Danny WilliamsGeorge KandelakiNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since August 2002

WBOSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Biggest risers

  • Frans BothaJumped from #10 to #6
    +4
  • Juan Carlos GomezClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Attila LevinClimbed a place to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Lance WhitakerFrom #7 to #9
    -2
  • Fres OquendoNow ranked #10 (was #8)
    -2
  • Danny WilliamsSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

RINGSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Biggest risers

  • David TuaFrom #6 to #4
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • John RuizSlipped a spot to #5
    -1
  • Jameel McClineFrom #5 to #6
    -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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