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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — August 2001

Official Super Middleweight rankings for August 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
RankWBAAugust 2001WBCIBFWBOAugust 2001
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Vacant
Not available for August 2001
Not available for August 2001
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion

1
Vacant
Bahamas flagFreeman Barr
2United States flagDana RosenblattUnited States flagOmar Sheika
3Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovPuerto Rico flagMiguel Jimenez
4Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaGermany flagDanilo Haussler
5United States flagOmar Sheika▲+1United States flagJames Butler
6United Kingdom flagDavid Starie▲+1United States flagDana Rosenblatt
7United States flagThomas Tate▲+1United Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall
8Denmark flagRudy Markussen▲+1United States flagAntwun Echols
9Denmark flagMikkel Kessler▲+1United States flagCharles Brewer
10Germany flagDanilo Haussler▲+1Denmark flagMads Larsen
11Netherlands flagNordin Ben Salah▲+1Germany flagMario Veit
12Germany flagMarkus BeyerNEWPanama flagGuillermo Jones
13United States flagCharles BrewerUnited States flagDavid Reid
14United Kingdom flagRichie WoodhallUkraine flagVitali Kopitko
15Germany flagMario VeitPuerto Rico flagManny Siaca

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 July 2001

WBAAugust 2001 vs July 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenMoved up to Light Heavyweight

Biggest risers

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