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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2015

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFApril 2015WBOApril 2015
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for April 2015
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion

1
Vacant
Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited Kingdom flagTyson Fury
2United Kingdom flagTyson Fury▲+5
Vacant
United States flagCharles Martin▲+2
3Australia flagLucas Browne▲+1United Kingdom flagTyson FuryUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1
4Puerto Rico flagFres Oquendo▼-1United States flagCharles Martin▲+1United States flagBryant Jennings▼-1
5United States flagShannon BriggsRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+3Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta
6United States flagBryant Jennings▼-4United States flagSteve CunninghamUkraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov
7Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▼-1Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevRussia flagAlexander Povetkin
8Croatia flagMark De MoriUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
9United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagBryant Jennings▼-5United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
10New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerPoland flagArtur SzpilkaPoland flagArtur Szpilka
11Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited States flagAndy RuizUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price
12Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited Kingdom flagDerek ChisoraUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+1
13Italy flagFrancesco PianetaCuba flagMike PerezTonga flagBowie TupouNEW
14United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaHaiti flagBermane StiverneUnited States flagSteve Cunningham▲+1
15United Kingdom flagDavid PriceUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaMexico flagVicente SandezNEW

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 2015

WBAApril 2015 vs March 2015

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Tyson FuryImproved from #7 to #2
    ▲+5
  • AU flag
    Lucas BrowneFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsNow #6 after #2 last month
    ▼-4
  • PR flag
    Fres OquendoFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

IBFApril 2015 vs March 2015

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinUp 3 places to #5
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Charles MartinUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    David PriceFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsNow #9 after #4 last month
    ▼-5

WBOApril 2015 vs March 2015

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Charles MartinClimbed from #4 to #2
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Steve CunninghamFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1