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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2006

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2006.

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
RankWBAApril 2006WBCIBFApril 2006WBOApril 2006
🏆Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion
Not available for April 2006
Vacant
Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich
Champion

1United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
2United States flagRay AustinUkraine flagWladimir KlitschkoGermany flagLuan Krasniqi▲+1
3United States flagJames ToneyUnited States flagRay AustinRussia flagSultan Ibragimov▲+1
4United States flagCalvin BrockUnited States flagCalvin BrockUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+2
5Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagSamuel PeterUnited States flagJames Toney▼-3
6Russia flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagSultan IbragimovUnited States flagShannon Briggs▲+2
7United States flagLarry Donald
Vacant
United States flagLamon Brewster
8United States flagMonte BarrettUnited States flagDavarryl WilliamsonNigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-3
9United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonGermany flagLuan KrasniqiUnited States flagCalvin Brock▼-2
10United States flagShannon BriggsUnited States flagMonte BarrettUnited Kingdom flagDanny Williams
11Nigeria flagSamuel PeterUnited States flagShannon BriggsUkraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
12Jamaica flagOwen BeckItaly flagPaolo VidozUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+2
13United States flagDonnell HolmesUzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited Kingdom flagMatt SkeltonNEW
14Italy flagPaolo VidozUnited Kingdom flagDanny WilliamsNew Zealand flagDavid Tua▼-2
15Ukraine flagVladimir VirchisUnited States flagKevin McBrideNEWItaly flagMiguel Mollo

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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There is a new Champion: Belarus flagSiarhei Liakhovich(previously United States flagLamon Brewster)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vladimir VirchisOut of the top 10 after being #9

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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