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WBO Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings

Latest official Super Middleweight rankings from the WBO.

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Division
Period
Org
RankWBOMay 2026
🏆United Kingdom flagHamzah Sheeraz
Champion

1Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
2Denmark flagJacob Bank▲+1
3United States flagDiego Pacheco▲+2
4Mexico flagJose Armando ResendizNEW
5United Kingdom flagTroy Williamson▲+2
6Uzbekistan flagBektemir Melikuziev▲+3
7Germany flagSimon Zachenhuber▼-1
8France flagKevin Lele Sadjo▲+2
9Montenegro flagMilorad ZizicNEW
10United States flagEdgar Berlanga▲+1
11Brazil flagHebert Conceicao Sousa▲+3
12Australia flagBernardin Jakaj▲+3
13Kazakhstan flagAli Akhmedov
14Australia flagJack BowenNEW
15Canada flagWilkens MathieuNEW

Source: WBO

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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 April 2026

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There is a new Champion: United Kingdom flagHamzah Sheeraz

Entered the top 10

  • MX flag
    Jose Armando ResendizNow in the top 10 at #4
  • ME flag
    Milorad ZizicNow in the top 10 at #9
  • PR flag
    Edgar BerlangaClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Hamzah SheerazLast ranked #2
  • DE flag
    Alem BegicPreviously held #4
  • MX flag
    Jaime MunguiaLast ranked #8

Biggest risers

  • UZ flag
    Bektemir MelikuzievJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • BR flag
    Hebert Conceicao SousaImproved from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • AU flag
    Bernardin JakajJumped from #15 to #12
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Simon ZachenhuberSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1

WBO 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 WBO monthly rankings (January 2000).

WBO Super Middleweight — Super Champion

United States flagTerence Crawford
September 2025 — December 2025
4 months
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
May 2021 — September 2025
4 years 5 months
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
June 2004 — October 2008
4 years 5 months

WBO Super Middleweight — Champion

United Kingdom flagHamzah Sheeraz
May 2026 — Current
1 month
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
June 2022 — July 2022
2 months
United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders
June 2019 — May 2021
2 years
Mexico flagGilberto Ramirez
April 2016 — May 2019
3 years 2 months
Germany flagArthur Abraham
March 2014 — April 2016
2 years 2 months
Germany flagRobert Stieglitz
April 2013 — March 2014
1 year
Germany flagArthur Abraham
September 2012 — April 2013
8 months
Germany flagRobert Stieglitz
September 2009 — September 2012
3 years 1 month
Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay
February 2009 — September 2009
8 months
Russia flagDenis Inkin
October 2008 — February 2009
5 months
Germany flagFelix Sturm
May 2004 — June 2004
2 months
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
January 2000 — May 2004
4 years 5 months

WBO Super Middleweight — Interim Champion

United Kingdom flagJohn Ryder
December 2022 — May 2023
6 months