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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2015

Heavyweight rankings for April 2015. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and RING April 2015 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2015IBFApril 2015WBOApril 2015
🏆Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
1
Vacant
Vyacheslav GlazkovTyson Fury
2Tyson Fury+5
Vacant
Charles Martin+2
3Lucas Browne+1Tyson FuryAndy Ruiz-1
4Fres Oquendo-1Charles Martin+1Bryant Jennings-1
5Shannon BriggsAlexander Povetkin+3Francesco Pianeta
6Bryant Jennings-4Steve CunninghamVyacheslav Glazkov
7Alexander Povetkin-1Kubrat PulevAlexander Povetkin
8Mark De MoriDavid Price+1Joseph Parker
9Antonio TarverBryant Jennings-5Anthony Joshua
10Joseph ParkerArtur SzpilkaArtur Szpilka
11Vyacheslav GlazkovAndy RuizDavid Price
12Kubrat PulevDerek ChisoraDominic Breazeale+1
13Francesco PianetaMike PerezBowie TupouNEW
14Anthony JoshuaBermane StiverneSteve Cunningham+1
15David PriceAnthony JoshuaVicente SandezNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2015

WBAApril 2015 vs March 2015

Biggest risers

  • Tyson FuryImproved from #7 to #2
    +5
  • Lucas BrowneFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bryant JenningsNow #6 after being #2 last month
    -4
  • Fres OquendoFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Alexander PovetkinSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

IBFApril 2015 vs March 2015

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinUp 3 places to #5
    +3
  • Charles MartinUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • David PriceFrom #9 to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bryant JenningsNow #9 after being #4 last month
    -5

WBOApril 2015 vs March 2015

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Andy RuizFrom #2 to #3
    -1
  • Bryant JenningsSlipped a spot to #4
    -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.