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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2015

Heavyweight rankings for May 2015. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2015 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2015IBFMay 2015WBOMay 2015RINGMay 2015
🏆Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Wladimir Klitschko
Champion
🏆Ruslan Chagaev
World Champion
1
Vacant
Vyacheslav GlazkovTyson FuryAlexander Povetkin
2Tyson Fury
Vacant
Charles MartinDeontay Wilder
3Lucas BrowneAlexander Povetkin+2Andy RuizTyson Fury
4Fres OquendoTyson Fury-1Francesco Pianeta+1Kubrat Pulev
5Shannon BriggsCharles Martin-1Vyacheslav Glazkov+1Bryant Jennings
6Bryant JenningsSteve CunninghamAlexander Povetkin+1Bermane Stiverne
7Alexander PovetkinKubrat PulevAnthony Joshua+2Vyacheslav Glazkov
8Mark De MoriDavid PriceJoseph ParkerMike Perez
9Antonio TarverBryant JenningsArtur Szpilka+1Ruslan Chagaev
10Joseph ParkerArtur SzpilkaDavid Price+1Tony Thompson
11Vyacheslav GlazkovErkan TeperNEWCarlos TakamNEW
12Francesco Pianeta+1Andy Ruiz-1Dominic Breazeale
13Anthony Joshua+1Derek Chisora-1Bowie Tupou
14David Price+1Bermane StiverneSteve Cunningham
15Andrey FedosovNEWAnthony JoshuaVicente Sandez

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2015

WBAMay 2015 vs April 2015

Biggest risers

  • Francesco PianetaFrom #13 to #12
    +1
  • Anthony JoshuaUp one spot to #13
    +1
  • David PriceFrom #15 to #14
    +1

IBFMay 2015 vs April 2015

Biggest risers

  • Alexander PovetkinFrom #5 to #3
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Tyson FurySlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Charles MartinDown one place to #5
    -1
  • Andy RuizSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • David PriceUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bryant JenningsOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Anthony JoshuaClimbed from #9 to #7
    +2
  • Francesco PianetaFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Vyacheslav GlazkovClimbed a place to #5
    +1

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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