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RING Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - September 2021

RING Super Middleweight rankings for September 2021. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankRINGSeptember 2021
🏆Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Champion
1United States flagDavid Benavidez
2United States flagCaleb Plant
3United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders▲+2
4United States flagAnthony Dirrell
5United Kingdom flagJohn Ryder▲+2
6Canada flagDavid Lemieux▲+3
7Russia flagFedor Chudinov▲+1
8France flagChristian MbilliNEW
9United Kingdom flagZach ParkerNEW
10United Kingdom flagLerrone RichardsNEW

Source: RING

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 August 2021

Entered the top 10

  • FR flag
    Christian MbilliNow ranked #8
  • GB flag
    Zach ParkerNow ranked #9
  • GB flag
    Lerrone RichardsInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum SmithMoved up to Light Heavyweight
  • US flag
    Caleb TruaxOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxUp 3 places to #6
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Billy Joe SaundersNow ranked #3 (was #5)
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    John RyderNow ranked #5 (was #7)
    ▲+2

RING 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 RING monthly rankings (January 2000).

RING Super Middleweight — Champion

United States flagTerence Crawford
September 2025 — January 2026
5 months
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
December 2020 — September 2025
4 years 10 months
United Kingdom flagCallum Smith
October 2018 — December 2020
2 years 3 months
United States flagAndre Ward
December 2011 — March 2015
3 years 4 months
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
March 2006 — October 2008
2 years 8 months