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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2007

Heavyweight rankings for April 2007. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC April 2007 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2007IBFApril 2007WBOApril 2007RINGApril 2007
🏆Ruslan ChagaevNEW
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Shannon Briggs
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai Valuev-1
Vacant
Sultan IbragimovWladimir Klitschko
2Siarhei Liakhovich+1
Vacant
Samuel PeterSamuel Peter
3John Ruiz+1Lamon Brewster+2Alexander Dimitrenko+1Oleg Maskaev
4Davarryl Williamson+1Calvin Brock+4Luan Krasniqi+2Ruslan Chagaev+5
5Vladimir Virchis+1
Vacant
Ruslan Chagaev-2This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Shannon Briggs
6Mike Mollo+1
Vacant
Tony Thompson-1Nikolai Valuev-2
7Taras Bidenko+1Davarryl Williamson+2Siarhei LiakhovichSiarhei Liakhovich-1
8Juan Carlos GomezNEWRay Austin-5Lamon BrewsterLamon Brewster-1
9Alexander Dimitrenko
Vacant
Vladimir VirchisJames Toney-1
10Hasim RahmanSiarhei Liakhovich+1Matt SkeltonJohn Ruiz
11Kali MeehanTony Thompson+1Evander Holyfield+2
12Tony ThompsonEddie Chambers+1Calvin Brock+2
13Jean Francois BergeronLuan Krasniqi+1Eddie Chambers-1
14Evander HolyfieldOleg Platov+1Hasim Rahman-3
15Timo HoffmannDennis BakhtovNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2007

WBAApril 2007 vs March 2007

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Ruslan Chagaev(previously Nikolai Valuev)

Entered the top 10

  • Juan Carlos GomezInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Sultan IbragimovPreviously #2, now WBO Champion

Biggest risers

  • Siarhei LiakhovichFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • John RuizUp one spot to #3
    +1
  • Davarryl WilliamsonClimbed a place to #4
    +1

IBFApril 2007 vs March 2007

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Samuel PeterWas #3 last month

Biggest risers

  • Calvin BrockUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Lamon BrewsterClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Davarryl WilliamsonClimbed a place to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Ray AustinDown 6 places to #8
    -6

WBOApril 2007 vs March 2007

Biggest risers

  • Luan KrasniqiFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Evander HolyfieldClimbed from #13 to #11
    +2
  • Calvin BrockFrom #14 to #12
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanNow #14 after being #11 last month
    -3
  • Ruslan ChagaevDown to #5 from #3
    -2
  • Tony ThompsonSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

RINGApril 2007 vs March 2007

Biggest risers

  • Ruslan ChagaevJumped from #9 to #4
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Nikolai ValuevNow ranked #6 (was #4)
    -2
  • Siarhei LiakhovichDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Lamon BrewsterSlipped a spot to #8
    -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.