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IBF Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - October 2008

Official Super Middleweight rankings for October 2008 from the IBF.

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 with the IBF.

Division
Period
Org
RankIBFOctober 2008
🏆Canada flagLucian Bute
Champion

1United States flagLibrado Andrade▲+1
2Ukraine flagVitaly Tsypko▲+1
3Germany flagRobert Stieglitz▲+2
4Australia flagSakio Bika▲+2
5Colombia flagAlejandro Berrio▲+2
6United States flagJeff Lacy▲+2
7Colombia flagEdison Miranda▲+2
8
Vacant
9United States flagAllan Green▲+2
10United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+2
11United States flagJesse Brinkley▲+2
12United States flagAndre Ward▲+2
13Hungary flagKaroly BalzsayNEW
14Germany flagKaro MuratNEW

Source: IBF

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About the Super Middleweight Division

Weight Limit: 160-168 lbs (72.6-76.2 kg)

Super Middleweight, established in 1984, is a relatively modern division that has become one of boxing's most competitive weight classes. The division features fighters who combine middleweight speed with near-light heavyweight power.

Division Characteristics

Super Middleweights are known for their versatility - they can box technically, brawl, and everything in between. The division often produces exciting, competitive fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Middleweight division gained significant attention with the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, which brought together the best fighters in the division for a round-robin competition.

Historical Context

Created to bridge the gap between Middleweight and Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight has evolved into a highly respected division with a strong talent pool.

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Month-over-month changes since September 2008

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1
  • AU flag
    Sakio BikaFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • CO flag
    Alejandro BerrioUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

IBF Super Middleweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 2005).

IBF Super Middleweight — Champion

Cuba flagOsleys Iglesias
April 2026 — Current
1 month
United States flagTerence Crawford
September 2025 — December 2025
4 months
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
April 2025 — September 2025
6 months
Cuba flagWilliam Scull
October 2024 — April 2025
7 months
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
October 2021 — July 2024
2 years 10 months
United States flagCaleb Plant
January 2019 — October 2021
2 years 10 months
Venezuela flagJose Uzcategui
June 2018 — January 2019
8 months
United Kingdom flagJames De Gale
March 2018 — June 2018
4 months
United States flagCaleb Truax
December 2017 — March 2018
4 months
United Kingdom flagJames De Gale
May 2015 — December 2017
2 years 8 months
United Kingdom flagCarl Froch
May 2012 — March 2015
2 years 11 months
Romania flagLucian Bute
November 2007 — May 2012
4 years 7 months
Colombia flagAlejandro Berrio
March 2007 — November 2007
9 months
United States flagJeff Lacy
December 2005 — March 2007
1 year 4 months