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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — April 2018

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFApril 2018WBOApril 2018
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for April 2018
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
2Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagDominic Breazeale
3United States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell MillerJamaica flagDillian Whyte▲+1
4Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited Kingdom flagDillian WhyteUnited States flagJarrell Miller▼-1
5United States flagTrevor BryanRussia flagAlexander PovetkinNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
6United States flagBJ FloresFrance flagCarlos Takam▲+1Germany flagTom Schwarz▼-1
7United Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▲+1New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerNEWJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto▼-1
8Panama flagGuillermo Jones▲+3Germany flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagBryant Jennings▼-1
9Romania flagChristian HammerUnited States flagCharles MartinChina flagZhilei Zhang▼-1
10Russia flagAlexander UstinovGermany flagAgit KabayelGermany flagAgit Kabayel▼-1
11Sweden flagOtto Wallin▲+1United States flagDominic Breazeale▼-5Haiti flagJean Pierre Augustin
12Romania flagBogdan Dinu▲+2Romania flagChristian Hammer▼-1Serbia flagTyrone Spong
13United States flagBryant JenningsSweden flagOtto Wallin▼-1Germany flagChristian Hammer▼-3
14France flagJohann Duhaupas▼-7Germany flagTom SchwarzUnited States flagLaron Mitchell
15Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoUnited States flagAdam KownackiGhana flagEbenezer Tetteh

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 2018

WBAApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesClimbed from #11 up to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Johann DuhaupasDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesImproved from #11 to #8
    ▲+3
  • RO flag
    Bogdan DinuClimbed from #14 to #12
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Johann DuhaupasDropped from #7 to #14
    ▼-7

IBFApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dominic BreazealeFell from #6 to #11
    ▼-5
  • RO flag
    Christian HammerFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2018 vs March 2018

🏆

There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua(previously New Zealand flagJoseph Parker)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteUp one spot to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RO flag
    Christian HammerFell from #10 to #13
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzSlipped a spot to #6
    ▼-1