Heavyweight Boxing Rankings
(April 2023)
Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2023 from the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, 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.
Month-over-month changes since March 2023
WBA
Entered the top 10: 
Jared Anderson.
Dropped out of the top 10: 
Murat Gassiev.
Biggest risers: Jared Anderson (#11 → #8), 
Fabio Wardley (#14 → #13).
Biggest fallers: 
Agit Kabayel (#12 → #14), Jonathan Guidry (#8 → #9), Jarrell Miller (#9 → #10).
WBC
Biggest risers: 
Carlos Takam (#26 → #19), Agit Kabayel (#16 → #12), 
Simon Kean (#28 → #24).
Biggest fallers: Mahmoud Charr (#23 → #32), 
Tony Yoka (#19 → #25), 
Frank Sanchez (#3 → #4).
IBF
Biggest risers: Luis Ortiz (#15 → #13), Frank Sanchez (#7 → #6).
Biggest fallers: Agit Kabayel (#6 → #7), Carlos Takam (#13 → #14), Charles Martin (#14 → #15).
WBO
There is a new Interim Champion: 
Zhilei Zhang (previously Joe Joyce).
Dropped out of the top 10: 
Demsey McKean.
Biggest risers: Anthony Joshua (#5 → #2), Deontay Wilder (#6 → #4), Jared Anderson (#9 → #7).
Biggest fallers: 
Otto Wallin (#3 → #8), 
Filip Hrgovic (#4 → #9), Agit Kabayel (#8 → #10).
About the Heavyweight Division
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.
Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.