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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - April 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for April 2001. 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 WBC and IBF April 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAApril 2001WBOApril 2001RINGApril 2001
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman Barr+1Sven Ottke
2Dana RosenblattJames Butler+1Joe Calzaghe
3Andrei ShkalikovOmar Sheika+3Bruno Girard
4Manuel Siaca+1Dana RosenblattByron Mitchell
5Mads Larsen+1Richie WoodhallCharles Brewer
6David Starie+1Miguel Jimenez+2Thomas Tate
7Charles Brewer+1Charles BrewerDavey Hilton
8Omar Sheika+6Danilo Haussler+1Dingaan Thobela
9Thomas TateMads Larsen+1James Butler+1
10Richie WoodhallMario Veit-9Glenn Catley-1
11Rudy MarkussenAndrei Schalikov
12Mario Veit-8Guillermo Jones
13Guillermo Jones-1Jose M. Guerrero
14Scott Pemberton-1Syd Vanderpool
15Nordin Ben SalahVitali Kopitko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2001

WBAApril 2001 vs March 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Omar SheikaJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mario VeitNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • Omar SheikaNow #8 after being #14 last month
    +6
  • Manuel SiacaUp one spot to #4
    +1
  • Mads LarsenUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Mario VeitDown 8 places to #12
    -8
  • Guillermo JonesFrom #12 to #13
    -1
  • Scott PembertonDown one place to #14
    -1

WBOApril 2001 vs March 2001

Biggest risers

  • Omar SheikaNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Miguel JimenezUp to #6 from #8
    +2
  • Freeman BarrFrom #2 to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Mario VeitDown 9 places to #10
    -9

RINGApril 2001 vs March 2001

Biggest risers

  • James ButlerFrom #10 to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Glenn CatleySlipped a spot to #10
    -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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