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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2008

Heavyweight rankings for April 2008. 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 2008 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2008IBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008RINGApril 2008
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Vacant
1Nikolai ValuevAlexander Povetkin+1Tony ThompsonWladimir Klitschko
2John Ruiz
Vacant
Alexander DimitrenkoSamuel Peter
3Kali Meehan
Vacant
Vladimir VirchisRuslan Chagaev
4Taras BidenkoAlexander Dimitrenko+2Alexander PovetkinNikolai Valuev
5Alexander Dimitrenko+1Sultan Ibragimov+2Sultan IbragimovAlexander Povetkin
6Andrew Golota+1
Vacant
Oleg MaskaevSultan Ibragimov
7Kevin Johnson+2Oleg MaskaevNEWKali MeehanOleg Maskaev
8Siarhei LiakhovichEddie ChambersJd ChapmanVladimir Virchis
9Jd Chapman+1Tony Thompson+1Travis WalkerNEWTony Thompson
10Carl Davis Drumond+3Chris Arreola+2Derrick RossyJohn Ruiz
11Davarryl WilliamsonAndrew Golota+2Chris Arreola+1
12Hasim RahmanShannon Briggs+2John Ruiz-1
13Chris Arreola+1Kali MeehanNEWHasim Rahman-4
14Sinan Samil SamNEWOleg Platov+1Fres Oquendo-1
15Malik ScottFriday Ahunanya-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Carl Davis DrumondPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Michael MoorerPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Carl Davis DrumondJumped from #13 to #10
    +3
  • Kevin JohnsonClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #6 to #5
    +1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Oleg MaskaevInto the top 10 at #7
  • Chris ArreolaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Calvin BrockWas #8 last month
  • Juan Carlos GomezWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Sultan IbragimovFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Chris ArreolaFrom #11 to #10
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Eddie ChambersDown one place to #8
    -1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Travis WalkerEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Hasim RahmanFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • Chris ArreolaUp one spot to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Hasim RahmanNow #13 after being #9 last month
    -4
  • John RuizDown one place to #12
    -1
  • Fres OquendoSlipped a spot to #14
    -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.