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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - May 2018

Heavyweight rankings for May 2018. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC May 2018 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2018IBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018RINGMay 2018
🏆Anthony Joshua
Super Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Anthony Joshua
Champion
Vacant
🏆Mahmoud Charr
World Champion
1Alexander Povetkin
Vacant
Alexander PovetkinAnthony Joshua
2Fres OquendoKubrat PulevDillian Whyte+1Deontay Wilder
3Jarrell MillerJarrell MillerJarrell Miller+1Alexander Povetkin
4Kubrat PulevAlexander Povetkin+1Dominic Breazeale-2Joseph Parker
5Trevor BryanHughie FuryNEWTom Schwarz+1Luis Ortiz
6BJ FloresCarlos TakamJoseph Parker-1Dillian Whyte+1
7Dillian WhyteJoseph ParkerKyotaro FujimotoDominic Breazeale+1
8Guillermo JonesAgit Kabayel+2Bryant JenningsJarrell Miller+1
9Christian HammerOtto Wallin+4Agit Kabayel+1Adam Kownacki+1
10Alexander UstinovErkan TeperNEWZhilei Zhang-1Tony BellewNEW
11Otto WallinAlexander Dimitrenko-3Jean Pierre Augustin
12Bogdan DinuTom Schwarz+2Tyrone Spong
13Bryant JenningsAdam Kownacki+2Christian Hammer
14Johann DuhaupasBogdan DinuNEWOtto WallinNEW
15Kyotaro FujimotoCharles Martin-6Ebenezer Tetteh

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2018

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Hughie FuryEnters at #5
  • Otto WallinNow #9 (was #13)
  • Erkan TeperEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dillian WhyteWas #4 last month
  • Alexander DimitrenkoJust outside at #11
  • Charles MartinDown to #15

Biggest risers

  • Otto WallinImproved from #13 to #9
    +4
  • Agit KabayelClimbed from #10 to #8
    +2
  • Tom SchwarzUp to #12 from #14
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Charles MartinDropped from #9 to #15
    -6
  • Alexander DimitrenkoDropped from #8 to #11
    -3

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • Dillian WhyteUp one spot to #2
    +1
  • Jarrell MillerFrom #4 to #3
    +1
  • Tom SchwarzClimbed a place to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dominic BreazealeNow ranked #4 (was #2)
    -2
  • Joseph ParkerFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Zhilei ZhangDown one place to #10
    -1

RINGMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

  • Tony BellewEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kubrat PulevOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • Dillian WhyteUp one spot to #6
    +1
  • Dominic BreazealeClimbed a place to #7
    +1
  • Jarrell MillerUp one spot to #8
    +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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.