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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2011

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2011.

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 2011WBCIBFMay 2011WBOMay 2011
🏆United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
World Champion
Not available for May 2011
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion

1Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagEddie Chambers▲+1Poland flagTomasz Adamek
2Russia flagAlexander PovetkinUnited States flagTony Thompson▲+6Finland flagRobert Helenius
3Country flagDenis BoytsovFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+1New Zealand flagDavid Tua
4Russia flagAlexander UstinovUnited States flagChris Arreola▲+2Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
5United States flagHasim RahmanUzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevRussia flagDenis Boytsov
6Russia flagAlexander DimitrenkoGermany flagDenis Boytsov▲+3Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
7France flagJean Marc MormeckAustralia flagKali Meehan▲+3Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko
8Finland flagRobert HeleniusUnited States flagMaurice Harris▼-1Cameroon flagCarlos TakamNEW
9Australia flagKali MeehanGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+2Czechia flagOndrej Pala▲+2
10Russia flagNikolai ValuevRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta▼-2
11United States flagCedric Boswell▲+3United States flagJohnathon Banks▲+2New Zealand flagChauncy Welliver▼-2
12United States flagChris Arreola▲+3France flagJean Marc Mormeck▲+3United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-2
13Poland flagTomasz Adamek▼-2Russia flagAlexander UstinovNEWUnited States flagChris Arreola▼-1
14Uzbekistan flagTimur Ibragimov▼-2United States flagSamuel PeterNEWBrazil flagRaphael Zumbano▼-1
15Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevNEWAustralia flagAlex Leapai▼-1

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 2011

WBAMay 2011 vs April 2011

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Cedric BoswellImproved from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Chris ArreolaUp 3 places to #12
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekSlipped from #11 to #13
    ▼-2
  • UZ flag
    Timur IbragimovNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    ▼-2

IBFMay 2011 vs April 2011

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinPreviously #11, enters at #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Tony ThompsonNow #2 after #7 last month
    ▲+5
  • RU flag
    Denis BoytsovNow ranked #6 (was #8)
    ▲+2
  • AU flag
    Kali MeehanFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Maurice HarrisFrom #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • UZ flag
    Ruslan ChagaevSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2011 vs April 2011

Entered the top 10

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamNow ranked #8
  • CZ flag
    Ondrej PalaUp from #11 - now #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Chauncy WelliverJust outside at #11
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • CZ flag
    Ondrej PalaFrom #11 to #9
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaSlipped from #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • NZ flag
    Chauncy WelliverNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • GB flag
    Derek ChisoraSlipped from #10 to #12
    ▼-2