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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2018

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2018.

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 2018WBCIBFMay 2018WBOMay 2018
🏆United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for May 2018
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Champion
🏆Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
Vacant
Russia flagAlexander Povetkin
2Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoBulgaria flagKubrat PulevJamaica flagDillian Whyte▲+1
3United States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell MillerUnited States flagJarrell Miller▲+1
4Bulgaria flagKubrat PulevRussia flagAlexander Povetkin▲+1United States flagDominic Breazeale▼-2
5United States flagTrevor BryanUnited Kingdom flagHughie FuryNEWGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+1
6United States flagBJ FloresFrance flagCarlos TakamNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker▼-1
7United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteNew Zealand flagJoseph ParkerJapan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
8Panama flagGuillermo JonesGermany flagAgit Kabayel▲+2United States flagBryant Jennings
9Romania flagChristian HammerSweden flagOtto Wallin▲+4Germany flagAgit Kabayel▲+1
10Russia flagAlexander UstinovGermany flagErkan TeperNEWChina flagZhilei Zhang▼-1
11Sweden flagOtto WallinGermany flagAlexander Dimitrenko▼-3Haiti flagJean Pierre Augustin
12Romania flagBogdan DinuGermany flagTom Schwarz▲+2Serbia flagTyrone Spong
13United States flagBryant JenningsUnited States flagAdam Kownacki▲+2Germany flagChristian Hammer
14France flagJohann DuhaupasRomania flagBogdan DinuNEWSweden flagOtto WallinNEW
15Japan flagKyotaro FujimotoUnited States flagCharles Martin▼-6Ghana flagEbenezer Tetteh

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 2018

IBFMay 2018 vs April 2018

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Charles MartinDropped from #9 to #15
    ▼-6
  • RU flag
    Alexander DimitrenkoDropped from #8 to #11
    ▼-3

WBOMay 2018 vs April 2018

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteUp one spot to #2
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jarrell MillerFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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