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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2017

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2017.

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 2017WBCIBFMay 2017WBOMay 2017
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for May 2017
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
New Zealand flagJoseph Parker
Champion

1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
Vacant
United Kingdom flagHughie Fury
2Russia flagAlexander UstinovBulgaria flagKubrat PulevGermany flagChristian Hammer
3United States flagShannon BriggsFrance flagCarlos TakamBulgaria flagKubrat Pulev▲+2
4Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoRomania flagChristian Hammer▲+2United States flagAndy Ruiz
5Ukraine flagWladimir KlitschkoUkraine flagWladimir Klitschko▲+2United States flagJarrell Miller▼-2
6Germany flagMahmoud CharrUnited Kingdom flagDillian Whyte▲+2Germany flagTom Schwarz
7United States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+2United States flagDominic Breazeale
8Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevUnited States flagDominic Breazeale▲+2Jamaica flagDillian Whyte
9United States flagTrevor BryanNEWGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▲+3Japan flagKyotaro Fujimoto▲+4
10Ukraine flagAndriy RudenkoNEWFinland flagRobert Helenius▲+1Cuba flagLuis Ortiz
11United States flagBJ Flores▼-1Poland flagMariusz Wach▲+3Ukraine flagAndriy Rudenko▼-2
12Sweden flagOtto Wallin▼-1United States flagCharles MartinNEWGermany flagAgit Kabayel▼-1
13Romania flagChristian HammerUkraine flagAndriy RudenkoChina flagZhilei Zhang▲+2
14Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoSweden flagOtto WallinNEWSweden flagOtto WallinNEW
15Panama flagGuillermo JonesGermany flagAgit KabayelNEWUnited States flagAmir MansourNEW

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 2017

WBAMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Trevor BryanEnters at #9
  • UA flag
    Andriy RudenkoNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Andrey FedosovPreviously held #9
  • US flag
    BJ FloresDropped to #11

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    BJ FloresFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • SE flag
    Otto WallinSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoNow #9 (was #12)
  • FI flag
    Robert HeleniusClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizOut of the top 10 after being #4
  • UA flag
    Vyacheslav GlazkovWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoImproved from #12 to #9
    ▲+3
  • PL flag
    Mariusz WachJumped from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • RO flag
    Christian HammerClimbed from #6 to #4
    ▲+2

WBOMay 2017 vs April 2017

Entered the top 10

  • JP flag
    Kyotaro FujimotoNow #9 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Andriy RudenkoNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • JP flag
    Kyotaro FujimotoImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • BG flag
    Kubrat PulevUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerSlipped from #3 to #5
    ▼-2
  • UA flag
    Andriy RudenkoNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelSlipped a spot to #12
    ▼-1