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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 2000

Super Middleweight rankings for April 2000. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC and IBF April 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBOApril 2000RINGApril 2000
🏆Joe Calzaghe
Champion
1Mario VeitSven Ottke
2Omar Sheika+1Bruno GirardNEW
3Will McIntyre+6Joe Calzaghe
4Robin Reid+2Markus Beyer
5Toks Owoh-1Charles Brewer
6Richie Woodhall+1Byron Mitchell-4
7James ButlerNEWThomas Tate-1
8Freeman Barr+2Frankie Liles-1
9Andrei Schalikov-1Richie Woodhall-1
10Darrin MorrisNEWGlenn Catley
11Manny Siaca
12Jose Spearman

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since April 2000

WBOApril 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • James ButlerNow in the top 10 at #7
  • Darrin MorrisInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Syd VanderpoolWas #2 last month
  • Dean FrancisPreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Will McIntyreNow #3 after being #9 last month
    +6
  • Robin ReidFrom #6 to #4
    +2
  • Freeman BarrUp to #8 from #10
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Toks OwohFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Andrei SchalikovFrom #8 to #9
    -1

RINGApril 2000 vs March 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Bruno GirardEnters at #2

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Robin ReidPreviously held #9

Biggest fallers

  • Byron MitchellDown 4 places to #6
    -4
  • Thomas TateDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Frankie LilesDown one place to #8
    -1

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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