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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings- August 1997

Super Middleweight boxing rankings archive for August 1997 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic super middleweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Middleweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
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, IBF and WBO August 1997 rankings are not available.
RankRINGAugust 1997
1United States flagFrankie Liles
2Ireland flagSteve Collins
3United Kingdom flagRobin Reid
4Uganda flagJoseph Kiwanuka
5United States flagCharles Brewer
6United Kingdom flagHerol Graham
7Italy flagVincenzo Nardiello
8South Africa flagThulani Malinga
9United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
10Panama flagRoberto DuranNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since August 1997

RINGAugust 1997 vs July 1997

Entered the top 10

  • PA flag
    Roberto DuranInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Ryan RhodesLast ranked #10

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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