Boxing in the 2000s


Lists of notable fights and other key news by year

2000

Title. Corrales was knocked down five times, before his corner threw the towel in the tenth round.
December 15 John Ruiz and Evander Holyfield fought to a draw for the WBA Heavyweight Championship

2002

October 13-Sultan Ibragimov defeats Evander Holyfield by 12-round Unanimous Decision and retains title of WBO World Heavyweight Champion.