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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — September 2002

Official Heavyweight rankings for September 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
RankWBASeptember 2002WBCIBFWBOSeptember 2002
🏆United States flagJohn Ruiz
World Champion
Not available for September 2002
Not available for September 2002
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1United States flagEvander HolyfieldUnited States flagJameel Ben McCline
2
Vacant
Ukraine flagVitali Klitschko
3Ukraine flagVitali KlitschkoUnited States flagLamon Brewster
4New Zealand flagDavid TuaNew Zealand flagDavid Tua
5United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagClifford Ettienne
6United States flagMike TysonSouth Africa flagFrans Botha▲+4
7United States flagJameel McClineUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams▼-1
8Canada flagKirk JohnsonCuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▲+1
9Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited States flagLance Whitaker▼-2
10United States flagLarry DonaldPuerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-2
11Russia flagNikolai ValuevUnited States flagHasim Rahman
12United States flagFarug SaleemUnited States flagTim Witherspoon
13United States flagLamon BrewsterSweden flagAttila Levin▲+1
14United States flagJoe MesiUnited States flagLou SavareseNEW
15United Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsUnited States flagGeorge KandelakiNEW

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 August 2002

WBOSeptember 2002 vs August 2002

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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