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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - April 2023

Heavyweight rankings for April 2023. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The RING April 2023 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2023WBCApril 2023IBFApril 2023WBOApril 2023
🏆Oleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Tyson Fury
Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
🏆Daniel Dubois
World Champion
Zhilei ZhangNEW
Interim Champion
1Deontay WilderDeontay WilderFilip HrgovicAndy Ruiz
2Martin BakoleAndy Ruiz
Vacant
Anthony Joshua+3
3Anthony JoshuaAnthony Joshua+2Andy RuizFrank Sanchez-1
4Lenier PeroFrank Sanchez-1Deontay WilderDeontay Wilder+2
5Arslanbek MakhmudovArslanbek Makhmudov-1Anthony JoshuaJoe Joyce-5
6Luis OrtizDillian WhyteFrank Sanchez+1Joseph Parker+1
7Filip HrgovicMartin BakoleAgit Kabayel-1Jared Anderson+2
8Jared Anderson+3Zhan KossobutskiyDillian WhyteOtto Wallin-5
9Jonathan Guidry-1Otto WallinOtto WallinFilip Hrgovic-5
10Jarrell Miller-1Joseph ParkerMurat GassievAgit Kabayel-2
11Murat Gassiev-1Jared AndersonDemsey McKeanDemsey McKean-1
12Zhan KossobutskiyNEWAgit Kabayel+4Joseph ParkerDavid Adeleye
13Fabio Wardley+1Luis Ortiz-1Luis Ortiz+2Ali Eren Demirezen-2
14Agit Kabayel-2Efe Ajagba-1Carlos Takam-1Justis Huni
15Ivan DychkoFilip Hrgovic-1Charles Martin-1Arslanbek Makhmudov
16Bakhodir Jalolov-1
17Fabio Wardley+1
18Justis Huni-1
19Carlos Takam+7
20Kubrat Pulev
21Derek Chisora
22Charles Martin
23Ali Eren Demirezen+1
24Simon Kean+4
25Tony Yoka-6
26Jermaine Franklin Jr-1
27Mourad Aliev
28Oleksandr Zakhozhy+1
29Ivan Dychko+2
30Jonathan Guidry+2
31Stephan Shaw+2
32Mahmoud Charr-9
33Jack Mulowayi+1
34Lenier Pero+1
35Jerry Forrest+1
36Demsey McKean+1
37Cassius Chaney+1
38Jesus EscaleraNEW
39Keaton Gomes
40Faiga Opelu

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2023

WBAApril 2023 vs March 2023

Entered the top 10

  • Jared AndersonUp from #11 - now #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Murat GassievJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Jared AndersonImproved from #11 to #8
    +3
  • Fabio WardleyFrom #14 to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Agit KabayelDown to #14 from #12
    -2
  • Jonathan GuidrySlipped a spot to #9
    -1
  • Jarrell MillerDown one place to #10
    -1

WBCApril 2023 vs February 2023

Biggest risers

  • Carlos TakamImproved from #26 to #19
    +7
  • Agit KabayelJumped from #16 to #12
    +4
  • Simon KeanJumped from #28 to #24
    +4

Biggest fallers

  • Mahmoud CharrDropped from #23 to #32
    -9
  • Tony YokaFell from #19 to #25
    -6
  • Frank SanchezFrom #3 to #4
    -1

IBFApril 2023 vs March 2023

Biggest risers

  • Luis OrtizUp to #13 from #15
    +2
  • Frank SanchezFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Agit KabayelDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Carlos TakamFrom #13 to #14
    -1
  • Charles MartinDown one place to #15
    -1

WBOApril 2023 vs March 2023

🏆

There is a new Interim Champion: Zhilei Zhang(previously Joe Joyce)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Demsey McKeanDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Anthony JoshuaJumped from #5 to #2
    +3
  • Deontay WilderClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Jared AndersonNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Otto WallinFell from #3 to #8
    -5
  • Filip HrgovicNow #9 after being #4 last month
    -5
  • Agit KabayelDown to #10 from #8
    -2

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.