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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2013

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2013.

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 2013WBCIBFMay 2013WBOMay 2013
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for May 2013
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagDavid HayeBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+1Finland flagRobert Helenius
2Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United States flagJohnathon Banks
3Uzbekistan flagRuslan ChagaevUnited States flagBryant Jennings▲+1Russia flagDenis Boytsov
4Russia flagDenis BoytsovUnited States flagJohnathon Banks▲+2United Kingdom flagDavid Haye
5Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev▲+2United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
6Bosnia & Herzegovina flagJovo PudarFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+5Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
7United States flagJohnathon Banks▲+1Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+1Haiti flagBermane StiverneNEW
8United States flagDeontay Wilder▲+1United States flagTony Thompson▲+1United States flagDeontay WilderNEW
9Russia flagMagomed Abdusalamov▲+1Germany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+1Australia flagAlex Leapai▼-1
10Russia flagAlexander Ustinov▲+1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▲+3Romania flagChristian Hammer
11United States flagAndy RuizNEWUnited Kingdom flagTyson Fury▼-8Bulgaria flagKubrat Pulev
12United States flagTravis Kauffman▲+1Poland flagTomasz AdamekUnited States flagJoe Hanks
13Croatia flagMark De Mori▲+1United States flagMalik Scott▲+1Cameroon flagCarlos Takam▼-4
14United States flagMalik Scott▲+1United Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1United States flagTony Thompson
15Cuba flagYasmany ConsuegraNEWUkraine flagAndriy Rudenko

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 2013

WBAMay 2013 vs April 2013

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander UstinovClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PL flag
    Andrzej WawrzykPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Deontay WilderFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Magomed AbdusalamovClimbed a place to #9
    ▲+1

IBFMay 2013 vs April 2013

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Tyson FuryDropped to #11
  • GB flag
    David HayePreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusJumped from #10 to #6
    ▲+4
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Johnathon BanksFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Tyson FuryFell from #2 to #11
    ▼-9
  • PL flag
    Tomasz AdamekFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBOMay 2013 vs April 2013

Entered the top 10

  • HT flag
    Bermane StiverneNow ranked #7
  • US flag
    Deontay WilderInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamNow ranked #13

Biggest fallers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamFell from #9 to #13
    ▼-4
  • WS flag
    Alex LeapaiFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1