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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2006

Heavyweight rankings for April 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2006IBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006RINGApril 2006
🏆Nikolai Valuev
World Champion
Vacant
Siarhei LiakhovichNEW
Champion
Vacant
1John Ruiz
Vacant
Wladimir KlitschkoWladimir Klitschko+7
2Ray AustinWladimir KlitschkoLuan Krasniqi+1Hasim Rahman
3James ToneyRay AustinSultan Ibragimov+1James Toney
4Calvin BrockCalvin BrockRuslan Chagaev+2Siarhei LiakhovichNEW
5Ruslan ChagaevSamuel PeterJames Toney-3Lamon Brewster-1
6Sultan IbragimovSultan IbragimovShannon Briggs+2John Ruiz-1
7Larry Donald
Vacant
Lamon Brewster-7Chris Byrd-6
8Monte BarrettDavarryl WilliamsonSamuel Peter-3Calvin Brock-2
9Davarryl WilliamsonLuan KrasniqiCalvin Brock-2Samuel Peter
10Shannon BriggsMonte BarrettDanny WilliamsNikolai Valuev
11Samuel PeterShannon BriggsAlexander Dimitrenko
12Owen BeckPaolo VidozTony Thompson+2
13Donnell HolmesRuslan ChagaevMatt SkeltonNEW
14Paolo VidozDanny WilliamsDavid Tua-2
15Vladimir VirchisKevin McBrideNEWMiguel Mollo

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2006

WBOApril 2006 vs March 2006

🏆

There is a new Champion: Siarhei Liakhovich(previously Lamon Brewster)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Vladimir VirchisOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

  • Ruslan ChagaevClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Shannon BriggsNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    +2
  • Tony ThompsonNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • James ToneyDown 3 places to #5
    -3
  • Samuel PeterDropped from #5 to #8
    -3
  • Calvin BrockFrom #7 to #9
    -2

RINGApril 2006 vs March 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Siarhei LiakhovichInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Monte BarrettPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoNow #1 after being #8 last month
    +7

Biggest fallers

  • Chris ByrdNow #7 after being #1 last month
    -6
  • Calvin BrockFrom #6 to #8
    -2
  • Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #5
    -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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.