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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2008.

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 2008WBCIBFApril 2008WBOApril 2008
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for April 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai ValuevRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1United States flagTony Thompson
2United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
4Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+2Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
5Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1United States flagSultan Ibragimovβ–²+2Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
6Poland flagAndrew Golotaβ–²+1
Vacant
Russia flagOleg Maskaev
7United States flagKevin Johnsonβ–²+2Kazakhstan flagOleg MaskaevNEWAustralia flagKali Meehan
8Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichUnited States flagEddie ChambersUnited States flagJd ChapmanNEW
9United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUnited States flagTony Thompsonβ–²+1United States flagTravis WalkerNEW
10Costa Rica flagCarl Davis Drumondβ–²+3United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+2Puerto Rico flagDerrick Rossy
11United States flagDavarryl WilliamsonUnited States flagAndrew Golotaβ–²+2United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1
12United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagShannon Briggsβ–²+2Country flagJohn Ruizβ–Ό-1
13United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1Australia flagKali MeehanNEWUnited States flagHasim Rahmanβ–Ό-4
14TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil SamNEWUkraine flagOleg Platovβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendoβ–Ό-1
15United States flagMalik ScottNigeria flagFriday Ahunanyaβ–Ό-1

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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Month-over-month changes since March 2008

WBAApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CR flag
    Carl Davis DrumondPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael MoorerPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • CR flag
    Carl Davis DrumondJumped from #13 to #10
    β–²+3
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonClimbed from #9 to #7
    β–²+2
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1

IBFApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Calvin BrockWas #8 last month
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoClimbed a place to #4
    β–²+1
  • RU flag
    Sultan IbragimovFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersDown one place to #8
    β–Ό-1

WBOApril 2008 vs March 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Travis WalkerEnters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp one spot to #11
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanNow #13 after #9 last month
    β–Ό-4
  • US flag
    John RuizDown one place to #12
    β–Ό-1
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoSlipped a spot to #14
    β–Ό-1