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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings β€” May 2019

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2019.

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 2019WBCIBFMay 2019WBOMay 2019
πŸ†United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
Not available for May 2019
United States flagAndy Ruiz
Champion
United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
Super Champion
πŸ†Germany flagMahmoud Charr
World Champion

1United States flagTrevor BryanBulgaria flagKubrat PulevJamaica flagDillian Whyte
2Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Vacant
Germany flagTom Schwarz
3Puerto Rico flagFres OquendoGermany flagAgit KabayelUnited Kingdom flagTyson Fury
4United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteUnited States flagAdam KownackiColombia flagOscar Rivas
5United States flagAndy RuizNow ChampionFinland flagRobert HeleniusChina flagZhilei Zhang
6Sweden flagOtto WallinUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaNow ChampionSerbia flagTyrone Spong
7Russia flagSergey KuzminCanada flagOscar Rivasβ–Ό-1New Zealand flagJunior Fa
8Colombia flagOscar RivasCuba flagLuis Ortizβ–Ό-1Germany flagAgit Kabayel
9Croatia flagFilip HrgovicGermany flagTom Schwarzβ–Ό-1Japan flagKyotaro Fujimoto
10United States flagMichael Hunterβ–²+2Russia flagSergey Kuzminβ–Ό-1Russia flagEvgeny Romanov
11Russia flagAlexander Povetkinβ–Ό-1Sweden flagOtto Wallinβ–Ό-1United States flagAndy RuizNow Champion
12Japan flagKyotaro Fujimotoβ–Ό-1United States flagMichael Hunterβ–Ό-1United Kingdom flagDaniel Duboisβ–²+2
13Poland flagAdam KownackiCroatia flagFilip Hrgovicβ–Ό-1TΓΌrkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen
14Romania flagBogdan DinuNew Zealand flagJoseph Parkerβ–Ό-1Cameroon flagCarlos Takamβ–Ό-2
15Kazakhstan flagIvan DychkoUnited Kingdom flagHughie Furyβ–Ό-1Poland flagAdam KownackiNEW

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 2019

WBAMay 2019 vs April 2019

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Michael HunterJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Michael HunterUp to #10 from #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Alexander PovetkinFrom #10 to #11
    β–Ό-1
  • JP flag
    Kyotaro FujimotoFrom #11 to #12
    β–Ό-1

IBFMay 2019 vs April 2019

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: United States flagAndy Ruiz(previously United Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • SE flag
    Otto WallinJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • CO flag
    Oscar RivasFrom #6 to #7
    β–Ό-1
  • CU flag
    Luis OrtizSlipped a spot to #8
    β–Ό-1
  • DE flag
    Tom SchwarzSlipped a spot to #9
    β–Ό-1

WBOMay 2019 vs April 2019

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Daniel DuboisFrom #14 to #12
    β–²+2

Biggest fallers

  • CM flag
    Carlos TakamNow ranked #14 (was #12)
    β–Ό-2