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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — April 2022

Official Super Middleweight rankings for April 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFApril 2022WBOApril 2022
🏆Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
Not available for April 2022
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Champion
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
🏆Cuba flagDavid Morrell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
Vacant
United Kingdom flagZach Parker
2
Vacant
Vacant
United States flagDavid Benavidez
3United Kingdom flagJohn RyderRussia flagEvgeny ShvedenkoCanada flagDavid Lemieux
4United States flagCaleb PlantKazakhstan flagAidos YerbossynulyRussia flagAslambek Idigov
5Canada flagErik BazinyanKazakhstan flagAli AkhmedovKazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
6United States flagAnthony DirrellRussia flagAslambek IdigovUnited Kingdom flagJohn Ryder
7United Kingdom flagRocky FieldingCuba flagWilliam ScullUnited States flagEdgar Berlanga▲+2
8Ireland flagPadraig McCroryItaly flagDaniele ScardinaCanada flagErik Bazinyan
9Puerto Rico flagEdgar Berlanga▲+3Russia flagVladimir ShishkinItaly flagDaniele Scardina▼-2
10United States flagDemond Nicholson▲+4United Kingdom flagLerrone RichardsRussia flagFedor Chudinov
11United States flagKalvin Henderson▼-1United States flagAnthony DirrellUnited States flagDaniel Jacobs
12Kazakhstan flagBek Nurmaganbet▼-1United States flagDaniel JacobsRussia flagArtysh Lopsan
13Argentina flagPablo Ezequiel CorzoNEWEcuador flagCarlos GongoraUnited Kingdom flagMark Jeffers
14Puerto Rico flagLuis J Rodriguez Fernandez▲+1Latvia flagRalfs VilcansGuatemala flagLester Martinez
15Germany flagEmre Cukur▼-2France flagKevin Lele SadjoRussia flagVladimir Shishkin

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 2022

WBAApril 2022 vs March 2022

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Edgar BerlangaUp from #12 to #9
  • US flag
    Demond NicholsonPreviously ranked #14

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Anthony Sims JrLast ranked #9
  • US flag
    Kalvin HendersonJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Demond NicholsonNow #10 after #14 last month
    ▲+4
  • PR flag
    Edgar BerlangaImproved from #12 to #9
    ▲+3
  • PR flag
    Luis J Rodriguez FernandezFrom #15 to #14
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Emre CukurDown to #15 from #13
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Kalvin HendersonFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1
  • KZ flag
    Bek NurmaganbetDown one place to #12
    ▼-1

WBOApril 2022 vs March 2022

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Edgar BerlangaFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Daniele ScardinaSlipped from #7 to #9
    ▼-2