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Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — May 2022

Official Heavyweight rankings for May 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFMay 2022WBOMay 2022
🏆Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Super Champion
Not available for May 2022
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
Ukraine flagOleksandr Usyk
Champion
🏆United States flagTrevor Bryan
World Champion

1United Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
Vacant
United Kingdom flagJoe Joyce
2United States flagMichael HunterCuba flagLuis OrtizNew Zealand flagJoseph Parker
3Finland flagRobert HeleniusCroatia flagFilip HrgovicCuba flagFrank Sanchez
4United Kingdom flagHughie FuryUnited Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaUnited Kingdom flagAnthony Joshua
5United Kingdom flagAnthony JoshuaDR Congo flagMartin Bakole▲+10United States flagAndy Ruiz
6DR Congo flagMartin Bakole▲+3United Kingdom flagJoe JoyceUnited Kingdom flagDaniel Dubois
7Russia flagArslanbek Makhmudov▼-1Germany flagAgit KabayelCuba flagLuis Ortiz
8Kazakhstan flagZhan KossobutskiyCuba flagFrank Sanchez▲+4China flagZhilei Zhang▲+1
9United States flagDeontay Wilder▼-2France flagTony Yoka▼-4United States flagMichael Hunter▼-1
10Cuba flagLenier Pero▲+4United Kingdom flagDillian WhyteNEWAustralia flagDemsey McKean
11New Zealand flagJoseph Parker▼-1United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-2Germany flagAgit Kabayel▲+2
12United States flagAndy Ruiz▼-1Australia flagDemsey McKean▼-2Croatia flagFilip Hrgovic
13South Africa flagKevin Lerena▼-1United States flagCharles Martin▼-2Türkiye flagAli Eren Demirezen▲+1
14United States flagDacarree Scott▲+1China flagZhilei Zhang▼-1Russia flagEvgeny Romanov▼-3
15Australia flagLucas BrowneNEWUnited Kingdom flagKash AliNEWUkraine flagVladyslav Sirenko

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 2022

WBAMay 2022 vs April 2022

Entered the top 10

  • CU flag
    Lenier PeroUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • CU flag
    Lenier PeroUp 4 places to #10
    ▲+4
  • CD flag
    Martin BakoleImproved from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Dacarree ScottFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Deontay WilderDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Arslanbek MakhmudovSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • NZ flag
    Joseph ParkerFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

IBFMay 2022 vs April 2022

Entered the top 10

  • CD flag
    Martin BakoleNow #5 (was #15)
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezPreviously ranked #12
  • GB flag
    Dillian WhyteInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Murat GassievLast ranked #8
  • US flag
    Andy RuizDropped to #11
  • AU flag
    Demsey McKeanDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • CD flag
    Martin BakoleImproved from #15 to #5
    ▲+10
  • CU flag
    Frank SanchezJumped from #12 to #8
    ▲+4

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Tony YokaDropped from #5 to #9
    ▼-4
  • US flag
    Andy RuizNow ranked #11 (was #9)
    ▼-2
  • AU flag
    Demsey McKeanDown to #12 from #10
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2022 vs April 2022

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Agit KabayelClimbed from #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • CN flag
    Zhilei ZhangClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • TR flag
    Ali Eren DemirezenUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Evgeny RomanovDropped from #11 to #14
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Michael HunterSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1