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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2016

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2016.

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 2016WBCIBFApril 2016WBOApril 2016
🏆United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Super Champion
Not available for April 2016
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Champion
🏆Australia flagLucas Browne
World Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
2Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Vacant
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+1
3Russia flagAlexander UstinovFrance flagCarlos Takam▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1Cameroon flagCarlos Takam▲+2
5Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1Russia flagAlexander Ustinov
6United Kingdom flagDavid HayeUnited Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+2United States flagAndy Ruiz▲+1
7United States flagShannon BriggsUkraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovGermany flagMichael Wallisch▲+1
8United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagAndy Ruiz▲+1Kazakhstan flagEdmund Gerber▲+1
9Russia flagAndrey FedosovUnited States flagCharles Martin▲+1United States flagMalik Scott▲+1
10New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▲+1France flagJohann Duhaupas▲+1United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▲+1
11United States flagJarrell Miller▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid Haye▲+1United States flagJarrell MillerNEW
12New Zealand flagSalomon Haumono▲+1United States flagEric Molina▲+2Nigeria flagIzuagbe Ugonoh▲+1
13United States flagTrevor Bryan▲+1United States flagDominic BreazealePoland flagArtur Szpilka▲+1
14Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1United Kingdom flagHughie FuryNEWSwitzerland flagArnold GjergjajNEW
15Cameroon flagCarlos TakamNEWUnited States flagJarrell MillerGermany flagTom Schwarz

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 2016

WBAApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Erkan TeperLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #12 to #11
    ▲+1
  • NZ flag
    Salomon HaumonoClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

IBFApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Johann DuhaupasUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Erkan TeperLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Eric MolinaNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    ▲+2
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1

WBOApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaPreviously held #2

Biggest risers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamNow ranked #4 (was #6)
    ▲+2
  • UA flag
    Wladimir KlitschkoClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1