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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” April 2021

Official Heavyweight rankings for April 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFApril 2021WBOApril 2021
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for April 2021
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
πŸ†United States flagTrevor Bryan
World Champion

1Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Vacant
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
2Romania flagBogdan DinuUnited States flagCharles MartinUnited Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
3United States flagDeontay WilderUkraine flagOleksandr UsykNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
4United States flagCharles Martinβ–²+3Croatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–²+1United States flagDeontay Wilder
5United States flagAndy RuizNew Zealand flagJoseph Parkerβ–²+1United States flagAndy Ruiz
6United States flagMichael HunterNEWGermany flagAgit Kabayelβ–²+1Cuba flagFrank Sanchez
7Cuba flagLuis Ortizβ–Ό-3France flagTony Yokaβ–²+1United States flagMichael Hunter
8Poland flagAdam Kownackiβ–Ό-2United States flagAndy RuizNEWChina flagZhilei Zhang
9United States flagChris Arreolaβ–Ό-1Cuba flagLuis OrtizRussia flagEvgeny Romanov
10Germany flagAgit Kabayelβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagJoe Joyceβ–²+1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
11United Kingdom flagDaniel Duboisβ–Ό-1United States flagMichael Hunterβ–Ό-7Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic
12United States flagMike WilsonNEWAustralia flagDemsey McKeanAustralia flagDemsey McKean
13Nigeria flagEfe Ajagbaβ–Ό-2Sweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAgit Kabayel
14Cuba flagFrank Sanchezβ–Ό-2China flagZhilei ZhangTΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen
15Kazakhstan flagZhan Kossobutskiyβ–Ό-1DR Congo flagMartin BakoleNEWFrance flagTony Yoka

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 2021

WBAApril 2021 vs March 2021

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael HunterNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Charles MartinJumped from #7 to #4
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizNow #7 after #4 last month
    β–Ό-3
  • PL flag
    Adam KownackiNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    β–Ό-2
  • NG flag
    Efe AjagbaSlipped from #11 to #13
    β–Ό-2

IBFApril 2021 vs March 2021

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Andy RuizEnters at #8
  • GB flag
    Joe JoycePreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael HunterNow ranked #11
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Filip HrgovicUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #6 to #5
    β–²+1
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed a place to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Michael HunterNow #11 after #4 last month
    β–Ό-7