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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2016

Heavyweight rankings for April 2016. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2016 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2016IBFApril 2016WBOApril 2016RINGApril 2016
🏆Tyson Fury
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
🏆Lucas Browne
World Champion
1Luis Ortiz
Vacant
Joseph ParkerWladimir Klitschko
2Wladimir Klitschko
Vacant
Wladimir Klitschko+1Alexander Povetkin
3Alexander UstinovCarlos Takam+1Alexander Povetkin+1Deontay Wilder
4Fres OquendoJoseph Parker+1Carlos Takam+2Kubrat Pulev
5Ruslan ChagaevKubrat Pulev+1Alexander UstinovLuis Ortiz
6David HayeDerek Chisora+2Andy Ruiz+1Anthony Joshua+2
7Shannon BriggsVyacheslav GlazkovMichael Wallisch+1Bermane Stiverne-1
8Antonio TarverAndy Ruiz+1Edmund Gerber+1Bryant Jennings-1
9Andrey FedosovCharles Martin+1Malik Scott+1Lucas Browne+1
10Joseph Parker+1Johann Duhaupas+1Derek Chisora+1Joseph ParkerNEW
11Jarrell Miller+1David Haye+1Jarrell MillerNEW
12Salomon Haumono+1Eric Molina+2Izuagbe Ugonoh+1
13Trevor Bryan+1Dominic BreazealeArtur Szpilka+1
14Kubrat Pulev+1Hughie FuryNEWArnold GjergjajNEW
15Carlos TakamNEWJarrell MillerTom Schwarz

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2016

WBAApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Joseph ParkerPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Erkan TeperLast ranked #10

Biggest risers

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

IBFApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Johann DuhaupasUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Erkan TeperLast ranked #3

Biggest risers

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

WBOApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Derek ChisoraClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Anthony JoshuaPreviously #2, now IBF Champion

Biggest risers

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

RINGApril 2016 vs March 2016

Entered the top 10

  • Joseph ParkerEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Charles MartinPreviously held #9

Biggest risers

  • Anthony JoshuaClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2
  • Lucas BrowneFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Bermane StiverneSlipped a spot to #7
    -1
  • Bryant JenningsSlipped a spot to #8
    -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.