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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2011

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2011.

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 2011WBCIBFApril 2011WBOApril 2011
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for April 2011
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Poland flagTomasz Adamek
2Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
Vacant
Finland flagRobert Helenius▲+5
3Country flagDenis BoytsovFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+5New Zealand flagDavid Tua▼-1
4Russia flagAlexander UstinovUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▼-1
5United States flagHasim RahmanUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov▼-1
6Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagMaurice Harris▲+3Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▼-1
7France flagJean Marc MormeckUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+3Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+8
8Finland flagRobert HeleniusGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+4Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta▲+1
9Australia flagKali MeehanAustralia flagKali Meehan▲+2New Zealand flagChauncy Welliver▼-1
10Russia flagNikolai ValuevGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+4United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora
11Poland flagTomasz AdamekRussia flagAlexander PovetkinNEWCzechia flagOndrej PalaNEW
12Uzbekistan flagTimur IbragimovUnited States flagJohnathon Banks▲+3United States flagChris Arreola
13Haiti flagBermane StiverneUnited States flagDerrick RossyBrazil flagRaphael Zumbano▲+1
14United States flagCedric BoswellFrance flagJean Marc MormeckNEWAustralia flagAlex Leapai▼-1
15United States flagChris ArreolaRussia flagAlexander UstinovNEW

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 2011

IBFApril 2011 vs March 2011

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekOut of the top 10 after being #3
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusJumped from #7 to #3
    ▲+4
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoUp 3 places to #10
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Derrick RossyDown one place to #13
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2011 vs March 2011

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoNow #7 (was #15)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Odlanier SolisLast ranked #6

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoImproved from #15 to #7
    ▲+8
  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusNow #2 after #7 last month
    ▲+5
  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • NZ flag
    David TuaDown one place to #3
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1