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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2010

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2010.

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 2010WBCIBFMay 2010WBOMay 2010
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for May 2010
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
2Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1United States flagSamuel Peter▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
3Country flagDenis Boytsov▲+1Poland flagTomasz Adamek▲+2Poland flagTomasz Adamek▲+8
4Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+1Germany flagDenis BoytsovRussia flagDenis Boytsov
5Cuba flagOdlanier Solis▲+1United States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
6Australia flagKali Meehan▼-5Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▲+2
7Poland flagTomasz AdamekUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+1Russia flagNikolai Valuev▼-1
8United States flagShannon Briggs▲+5Russia flagNikolai Valuev▲+1Ukraine flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-1
9Russia flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-1United States flagJohnathon Banks▲+4Cuba flagOdlanier Solis
10Nigeria flagSamuel Peter▼-1France flagJean Marc MormeckNEWUnited States flagChris Arreola▼-7
11Russia flagDennis Bakhtov▼-1United States flagChris Arreola▼-1Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta▼-1
12Cuba flagJuan Carlos Gomez▼-1United States flagRay Austin▼-1United States flagChauncy Welliver
13Uzbekistan flagTimur IbragimovNEWCuba flagOdlanier Solis▲+1Argentina flagGonzalo Omar Basile
14France flagJean Marc Mormeck▼-2United States flagDerrick RossyNEWUnited Kingdom flagSam Sexton
15Finland flagRobert Helenius▼-1United States flagEddie Chambers

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 2010

WBAMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsNow #8 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Dennis BakhtovNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Shannon BriggsImproved from #13 to #8
    ▲+5
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevClimbed a place to #1
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevClimbed a place to #2
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanFell from #1 to #6
    ▼-5
  • FR flag
    Jean Marc MormeckFrom #12 to #14
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksJumped from #12 into the top 10
  • FR flag
    Jean Marc MormeckEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaNow ranked #11
  • US flag
    Ray AustinCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksNow #9 after #12 last month
    ▲+3
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaFrom #9 to #11
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Ray AustinNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2010 vs April 2010

Entered the top 10

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekPreviously #11, enters at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekNow #3 after #11 last month
    ▲+8
  • NG flag
    Samuel PeterClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaDown 7 places to #10
    ▼-7
  • RU flag
    Nikolai ValuevSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1