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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2018

Heavyweight rankings for April 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2018IBFApril 2018WBOApril 2018RINGApril 2018
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Anthony JoshuaNEW
Champion
Vacant
🏆Mahmoud Charr
World Champion
1Alexander Povetkin
Vacant
Alexander PovetkinAnthony Joshua
2Fres OquendoKubrat PulevDominic BreazealeDeontay Wilder
3Jarrell MillerJarrell MillerDillian Whyte+1Alexander Povetkin+1
4Kubrat PulevDillian WhyteJarrell Miller-1Joseph Parker-1
5Trevor BryanAlexander PovetkinJoseph Parker-5Luis Ortiz
6BJ FloresCarlos Takam+1Tom Schwarz-1Kubrat Pulev
7Dillian Whyte+1Joseph ParkerNEWKyotaro Fujimoto-1Dillian Whyte
8Guillermo Jones+3Alexander DimitrenkoBryant Jennings-1Dominic Breazeale
9Christian HammerCharles MartinZhilei Zhang-1Jarrell Miller
10Alexander UstinovAgit KabayelAgit Kabayel-1Adam Kownacki
11Otto Wallin+1Dominic Breazeale-5Jean Pierre Augustin
12Bogdan Dinu+2Christian Hammer-1Tyrone Spong
13Bryant JenningsOtto Wallin-1Christian Hammer-3
14Johann Duhaupas-7Tom SchwarzLaron Mitchell
15Kyotaro FujimotoAdam KownackiEbenezer Tetteh

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2018

WBAApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Guillermo JonesClimbed from #11 up to #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Johann DuhaupasDown to #14

Biggest risers

  • Guillermo JonesImproved from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Bogdan DinuClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Dillian WhyteFrom #8 to #7
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Johann DuhaupasDropped from #7 to #14
    -7

IBFApril 2018 vs March 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Joseph ParkerEnters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dominic BreazealeJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Carlos TakamClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dominic BreazealeFell from #6 to #11
    -5
  • Christian HammerFrom #11 to #12
    -1
  • Otto WallinFrom #12 to #13
    -1

WBOApril 2018 vs March 2018

🏆

There is a new Champion: Anthony Joshua(previously Joseph Parker)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Christian HammerCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • Dillian WhyteUp one spot to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Christian HammerFell from #10 to #13
    -3
  • Jarrell MillerFrom #3 to #4
    -1
  • Tom SchwarzSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

RINGApril 2018 vs March 2018

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Joseph ParkerFrom #3 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.