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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2015

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2015.

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 2015WBCIBFMay 2015WBOMay 2015
🏆Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
Not available for May 2015
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Champion
Ukraine flagWladimir Klitschko
Super Champion
🏆Uzbekistan flagRuslan Chagaev
World Champion

1
Vacant
Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovUnited Kingdom flagTyson Fury
2United Kingdom flagTyson Fury
Vacant
United States flagCharles Martin
3Australia flagLucas BrowneRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+2United States flagAndy Ruiz
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoUnited Kingdom flagTyson Fury▼-1Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta▲+1
5United States flagShannon BriggsUnited States flagCharles Martin▼-1Ukraine flagVyacheslav Glazkov▲+1
6United States flagBryant JenningsUnited States flagSteve CunninghamRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1
7Russia flagAlexander PovetkinBulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+2
8Croatia flagMark De MoriUnited Kingdom flagDavid PriceNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
9United States flagAntonio TarverUnited States flagBryant JenningsPoland flagArtur Szpilka▲+1
10New Zealand flagJoseph ParkerPoland flagArtur SzpilkaUnited Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1
11Ukraine flagVyacheslav GlazkovGermany flagErkan TeperNEWCameroon flagCarlos TakamNEW
12Italy flagFrancesco Pianeta▲+1United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1United States flagDominic Breazeale
13United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua▲+1United Kingdom flagDerek Chisora▼-1Tonga flagBowie Tupou
14United Kingdom flagDavid Price▲+1Haiti flagBermane StiverneUnited States flagSteve Cunningham
15Russia flagAndrey FedosovNEWUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaMexico flagVicente Sandez

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 2015

WBAMay 2015 vs April 2015

Biggest risers

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

IBFMay 2015 vs April 2015

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #5 to #3
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

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

WBOMay 2015 vs April 2015

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    David PriceUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Bryant JenningsOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Anthony JoshuaClimbed from #9 to #7
    ▲+2
  • IT flag
    Francesco PianetaFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1