WBO Super Middleweight Title History Champions who have held each belt, most recent first. Exact dates are shown where verified; month-only dates reflect available records. Available history begins in November 1988, combining ranking archives and sourced title records.
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WBO Super Middleweight - Super Champion
Became champion: 13 September 2025
Won the title by unanimous decision over Canelo รlvarez at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
First shown in September 2025 rankings View source
Became champion: 8 May 2021
Won the title by stopping Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round.
First shown in May 2021 rankings View source
Was designated WBO Super Champion while already holding its world title. The 11 October 1997 Eubank win established the world championship, not the later Super Champion designation; its exact day is unverified.
First shown in June 2004 rankings View source WBO Super Middleweight - World Champion
Became champion: 23 May 2026
Won the vacant title by stopping Alem Begic in the second round.
First shown in May 2026 rankings View source
Became champion: 18 May 2019
Won the title by defeating Shefat Isufi.
First shown in June 2019 rankings View source
Became champion: 9 April 2016
Won the title by defeating Arthur Abraham.
First shown in April 2016 rankings View source
Became champion: 1 March 2014
Won the title by defeating Robert Stieglitz.
First shown in March 2014 rankings View source
Became champion: 23 March 2013
Won the title by defeating Arthur Abraham.
First shown in April 2013 rankings View source
Became champion: 25 August 2012
Won the title by defeating Robert Stieglitz.
First shown in September 2012 rankings View source
Became champion: 22 August 2009
Won the title by defeating Kรกroly Balzsay.
First shown in September 2009 rankings View source
Became champion: 10 January 2009
Won the title by defeating Denis Inkin.
First shown in February 2009 rankings View source
Became champion: 27 September 2008
Won the title by defeating Fulgencio Zuniga.
First shown in October 2008 rankings View source
Became champion: 11 October 1997
Won the vacant title by defeating Chris Eubank.
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Became champion: 18 March 1995
Won the title by defeating Chris Eubank.
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Became champion: 21 September 1991
Won the vacant title by defeating Michael Watson.
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Became champion: 4 November 1988
Won the title by defeating James Kinchen.
First shown in rankings View source WBO Super Middleweight - Interim Champion
Became champion: 26 November 2022
Won the interim WBO title when Zach Parker retired with a hand injury after four rounds.
First shown in December 2022 rankings View source 
Saul Alvarez
Denis Inkin
Steve Collins