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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2008

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2008.

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
RankWBAMay 2008WBCIBFMay 2008WBOMay 2008
πŸ†Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion
Not available for May 2008
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion

1Russia flagNikolai ValuevRussia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–²+1United States flagTony Thompson
2United States flagJohn Ruiz
Vacant
Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko
3Australia flagKali Meehan
Vacant
Ukraine flagVladimir Virchis
4Ukraine flagTaras BidenkoGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenkoβ–²+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
5Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoUnited States flagSultan Ibragimovβ–²+1Russia flagSultan Ibragimov
6Poland flagAndrew Golota
Vacant
Russia flagOleg Maskaev
7United States flagKevin JohnsonKazakhstan flagOleg Maskaevβ–²+1United States flagJd ChapmanNEW
8Belarus flagSiarhei LiakhovichUnited States flagEddie Chambersβ–²+1United States flagTravis Walkerβ–²+1
9United States flagJd ChapmanNEWUnited States flagTony Thompsonβ–²+1Australia flagKali Meehanβ–Ό-2
10Costa Rica flagCarl Davis DrumondUnited States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1
11United States flagHasim Rahmanβ–²+1United States flagAndrew Golotaβ–²+1Russia flagDenis BoytsovNEW
12United States flagChris Arreolaβ–²+1United States flagShannon Briggsβ–²+1Country flagJohn Ruiz
13United States flagDavarryl Williamsonβ–Ό-2Australia flagKali Meehanβ–²+1United States flagHasim Rahman
14TΓΌrkiye flagSinan Samil SamUkraine flagOleg Platovβ–²+1Nigeria flagFriday Ahunanyaβ–²+1
15Russia flagDennis BakhtovNEWNew Zealand flagShane CameronNEW

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 April 2008

WBAMay 2008 vs April 2008

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Hasim RahmanFrom #12 to #11
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp one spot to #12
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Davarryl WilliamsonSlipped from #11 to #13
    β–Ό-2

WBOMay 2008 vs April 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Derrick RossyOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Jd ChapmanFrom #8 to #7
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Travis WalkerUp one spot to #8
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanNow ranked #9 (was #7)
    β–Ό-2