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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — April 2001

Official Super Middleweight rankings for April 2001.

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 across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAApril 2001WBCIBFWBOApril 2001
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion
Not available for April 2001
Not available for April 2001
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion

1
Vacant
Bahamas flagFreeman Barr▲+1
2United States flagDana RosenblattUnited States flagJames Butler▲+1
3Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovUnited States flagOmar Sheika▲+3
4Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▲+1United States flagDana Rosenblatt
5Denmark flagMads Larsen▲+1United Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall
6United Kingdom flagDavid Starie▲+1Puerto Rico flagMiguel Jimenez▲+2
7United States flagCharles Brewer▲+1United States flagCharles Brewer
8United States flagOmar Sheika▲+6Germany flagDanilo Haussler▲+1
9United States flagThomas TateDenmark flagMads Larsen▲+1
10United Kingdom flagRichie WoodhallGermany flagMario Veit▼-9
11Denmark flagRudy MarkussenRussia flagAndrei Schalikov
12Germany flagMario Veit▼-8Panama flagGuillermo Jones
13Panama flagGuillermo Jones▼-1Spain flagJose M. Guerrero
14United States flagScott Pemberton▼-1Canada flagSyd Vanderpool
15Netherlands flagNordin Ben SalahUkraine flagVitali Kopitko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, 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 March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Omar SheikaJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Mario VeitNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Omar SheikaNow #8 after #14 last month
    ▲+6
  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Mario VeitDown 8 places to #12
    ▼-8
  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Scott PembertonDown one place to #14
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Omar SheikaNow #3 after #6 last month
    ▲+3
  • PR flag
    Miguel JimenezUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • BS flag
    Freeman BarrFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Mario VeitDown 9 places to #10
    ▼-9