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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2017

Heavyweight rankings for April 2017. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2017 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2017IBFApril 2017WBOApril 2017RINGApril 2017
🏆Anthony JoshuaNEW
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Joseph Parker
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
1Luis Ortiz
Vacant
Hughie FuryAnthony Joshua+4
2Alexander Ustinov+1Kubrat PulevChristian HammerDeontay Wilder
3Shannon Briggs+1Carlos Takam+1Jarrell MillerWladimir Klitschko-2
4Fres Oquendo+1Luis Ortiz+1Andy RuizKubrat Pulev-1
5Wladimir Klitschko-3Vyacheslav Glazkov+1Kubrat PulevLuis Ortiz-1
6Mahmoud CharrChristian Hammer+1Tom Schwarz+2Joseph Parker
7Jarrell MillerWladimir Klitschko-4Dominic Breazeale-1Andy Ruiz
8Kubrat Pulev+1Dillian WhyteDillian Whyte-1Dillian Whyte
9Andrey Fedosov+1Jarrell MillerAndriy RudenkoDominic Breazeale
10BJ Flores+1Dominic BreazealeLuis OrtizJarrell Miller
11Otto WallinNEWRobert HeleniusAgit Kabayel+1
12Dillian WhyteAlexander DimitrenkoAndrey Fedosov-1
13Christian HammerAndriy RudenkoKyotaro Fujimoto
14Kyotaro FujimotoMariusz WachRazvan Cojanu
15Guillermo JonesEric MolinaZhilei Zhang

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2017

WBAApril 2017 vs March 2017

🏆

There is a new Super Champion: Anthony Joshua

Entered the top 10

  • BJ FloresPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Trevor BryanWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • Alexander UstinovClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Shannon BriggsClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Fres OquendoClimbed a place to #4
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoNow #5 after being #2 last month
    -3

IBFApril 2017 vs March 2017

Biggest risers

  • Carlos TakamClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Luis OrtizClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Vyacheslav GlazkovClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoNow #7 after being #3 last month
    -4

WBOApril 2017 vs March 2017

Biggest risers

  • Tom SchwarzFrom #8 to #6
    +2
  • Agit KabayelFrom #12 to #11
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dominic BreazealeFrom #6 to #7
    -1
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #7 to #8
    -1
  • Andrey FedosovDown one place to #12
    -1

RINGApril 2017 vs March 2017

Biggest risers

  • Anthony JoshuaJumped from #5 to #1
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Wladimir KlitschkoSlipped from #1 to #3
    -2
  • Kubrat PulevFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Luis OrtizDown one place to #5
    -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.