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 RING.
| Rank | RINGMay 2023 |
|---|---|
| 🏆 |  Saul AlvarezChampion |
| 1 |  David Benavidez |
| 2 | Caleb Plant |
| 3 |  Christian Mbilli |
| 4 |  David Morrell |
| 5 |  John Ryder |
| 6 | Anthony Dirrell |
| 7 |  Erik Bazinyan |
| 8 |  Vladimir Shishkin |
| 9 | Zach Parker |
| 10 |  Ali Akhmedov |
Source: RING
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.
Super Middleweights are known for their versatility - they can box technically, brawl, and everything in between. The division often produces exciting, competitive fights.
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.
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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Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest RING monthly rankings (July 2022).