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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2009

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFApril 2009WBOApril 2009
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
Super Champion
Not available for April 2009
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
πŸ†Russia flagNikolai Valuev
World Champion

1Australia flagKali MeehanRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
2Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoUnited States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
3United States flagJohn RuizUnited States flagEddie Chambersβ–²+1United States flagChris Arreola
4United States flagKevin Johnsonβ–²+1Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
5Country flagDenis Boytsovβ–²+1Kazakhstan flagOleg Maskaevβ–²+3United States flagEddie ChambersNEW
6United States flagRay Austinβ–²+1United States flagSamuel PeterUnited States flagJames Toney
7United States flagDavarryl Williamsonβ–²+1United States flagJames ToneyRussia flagDenis Boytsov
8United States flagLamon Brewsterβ–²+1
Vacant
New Zealand flagShane Cameron
9United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1Australia flagKali Meehanβ–²+1United States flagLamon BrewsterNEW
10Costa Rica flagCarl Davis Drumondβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDavid Hayeβ–²+1United States flagBrian Minto
11United States flagEvander Holyfieldβ–²+1United States flagRay Austinβ–²+1United Kingdom flagMartin Rogan
12Russia flagDennis Bakhtovβ–²+1TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil Samβ–²+1Country flagVladimir Virchis
13United States flagDavid RodriguezNEWUnited States flagKevin Johnsonβ–²+2United States flagMichael Grant
14Russia flagAlexander UstinovNEWUnited States flagMichael GrantNEWArgentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile
15United States flagBrian MintoUkraine flagAlex Mazikin

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 2009

WBAApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • CR flag
    Carl Davis DrumondUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Ray AustinClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1

IBFApril 2009 vs March 2009

Biggest risers

  • UA flag
    Oleg MaskaevClimbed from #7 to #5
    β–²+2
  • US flag
    Kevin JohnsonUp one spot to #13
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterDown one place to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • US flag
    James ToneyFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1

WBOApril 2009 vs March 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Eddie ChambersEnters at #5
  • US flag
    Lamon BrewsterInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterWas #5 last month
  • CU flag
    Juan Carlos GomezWas #9 last month