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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2019

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFApril 2019WBOApril 2019
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for April 2019
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
πŸ†Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevJamaica flagDillian Whyte
2Ukraine flagOleksandr UsykNEW
Vacant
Germany flagTom Schwarz
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoGermany flagAgit KabayelUnited Kingdom flagTyson Furyβ–²+1
4United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteUnited States flagAdam KownackiColombia flagOscar Rivasβ–²+1
5United States flagAndy Ruizβ–²+6Finland flagRobert Heleniusβ–²+1China flagZhilei Zhangβ–²+1
6Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–Ό-1Canada flagOscar Rivasβ–²+1Serbia flagTyrone Spongβ–²+1
7Russia flagSergey KuzminCuba flagLuis Ortizβ–²+1New Zealand flagJunior Faβ–²+1
8Colombia flagOscar Rivasβ–Ό-2Germany flagTom Schwarzβ–²+1Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+1
9Croatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–Ό-1Russia flagSergey Kuzminβ–²+2Japan flagKyotaro Fujimotoβ–²+1
10Russia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-1Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–Ό-5Russia flagEvgeny Romanovβ–²+1
11Japan flagKyotaro Fujimotoβ–Ό-1United States flagMichael Hunterβ–Ό-1United States flagAndy RuizNEW
12United States flagMichael HunterCroatia flagFilip HrgovicCameroon flagCarlos Takam
13Poland flagAdam KownackiNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezenβ–²+1
14Romania flagBogdan DinuUnited Kingdom flagHughie FuryUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Duboisβ–Ό-1
15Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoUnited States flagAndy RuizGhana flagRichard Lartey

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 2019

WBAApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Oleksandr UsykInto the top 10 at #2
  • US flag
    Andy RuizClimbed from #11 up to #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerOut of the top 10 after being #2
  • JP flag
    Kyotaro FujimotoJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Andy RuizUp 6 places to #5
    β–²+6

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Oscar RivasFrom #6 to #8
    β–Ό-2
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinSlipped a spot to #6
    β–Ό-1
  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicFrom #8 to #9
    β–Ό-1

IBFApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Sergey KuzminPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael HunterNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Sergey KuzminNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    β–²+2
  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    Oscar RivasClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinFell from #5 to #10
    β–Ό-5
  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped a spot to #11
    β–Ό-1

WBOApril 2019 vs March 2019

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerOut of the top 10 after being #3

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Tyson FuryClimbed a place to #3
    β–²+1
  • CO flag
    Oscar RivasUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangUp one spot to #5
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1