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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - August 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for August 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 August 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAAugust 2001WBOAugust 2001RINGAugust 2001
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
2Dana RosenblattOmar SheikaSven Ottke
3Andrei ShkalikovMiguel JimenezByron Mitchell
4Manuel SiacaDanilo HausslerAntwun Echols
5Omar Sheika+1James ButlerEric LucasNEW
6David Starie+1Dana RosenblattCharles Brewer-1
7Thomas Tate+1Richie WoodhallThomas Tate-1
8Rudy Markussen+1Antwun EcholsDingaan Thobela-1
9Mikkel Kessler+1Charles BrewerJames Butler-1
10Danilo Haussler+1Mads LarsenMads Larsen
11Nordin Ben Salah+1Mario Veit
12Markus BeyerNEWGuillermo Jones
13Charles BrewerDavid Reid
14Richie WoodhallVitali Kopitko
15Mario VeitManny Siaca

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Danilo HausslerClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mads LarsenMoved up to Light Heavyweight

Biggest risers

  • Omar SheikaClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • David StarieClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • Thomas TateFrom #8 to #7
    +1

RINGAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Eric LucasEnters at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Glenn CatleyPreviously held #9

Biggest fallers

  • Charles BrewerFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Thomas TateDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Dingaan ThobelaDown 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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