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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2021

Heavyweight rankings for April 2021. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC April 2021 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2021IBFApril 2021WBOApril 2021RINGApril 2021
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
🏆Trevor Bryan
World Champion
1Oleksandr Usyk
Vacant
Oleksandr UsykAnthony Joshua
2Bogdan DinuCharles MartinJoe JoyceDeontay Wilder
3Deontay WilderOleksandr UsykJoseph ParkerDillian Whyte
4Charles Martin+3Filip Hrgovic+1Deontay WilderLuis Ortiz
5Andy RuizJoseph Parker+1Andy RuizJoseph Parker
6Michael HunterNEWAgit Kabayel+1Frank SanchezAndy Ruiz
7Luis Ortiz-3Tony Yoka+1Michael HunterMichael Hunter
8Adam Kownacki-2Andy RuizNEWZhilei ZhangAlexander Povetkin
9Chris Arreola-1Luis OrtizEvgeny RomanovOscar Rivas
10Agit Kabayel-1Joe Joyce+1Daniel DuboisOleksandr Usyk
11Daniel Dubois-1Michael Hunter-7Filip Hrgovic
12Mike WilsonNEWDemsey McKeanDemsey McKean
13Efe Ajagba-2Otto WallinAgit Kabayel
14Frank Sanchez-2Zhilei ZhangAli Eren Demirezen
15Zhan Kossobutskiy-1Martin BakoleNEWTony Yoka

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2021

WBAApril 2021 vs March 2021

Entered the top 10

  • Michael HunterNow in the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Daniel DuboisNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • Charles MartinJumped from #7 to #4
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Luis OrtizNow #7 after being #4 last month
    -3
  • Adam KownackiNow ranked #8 (was #6)
    -2
  • Efe AjagbaSlipped from #11 to #13
    -2

IBFApril 2021 vs March 2021

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

  • Filip HrgovicUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Joseph ParkerFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Agit KabayelClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Michael HunterNow #11 after being #4 last month
    -7

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.