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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — August 2002

Official Super Middleweight rankings for August 2002.

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 2002WBCIBFWBOAugust 2002
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion
Not available for August 2002
Not available for August 2002
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion

1France flagMehdi SahnouneBahamas flagFreeman Barr
2United States flagAntwun EcholsUnited States flagAntwun Echols
3United Kingdom flagDavid StariePuerto Rico flagMiguel Jimenez
4Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovUnited States flagCharles Brewer▲+6
5Denmark flagMikkel KesslerGermany flagDanilo Haussler▼-1
6Germany flagDanilo HausslerGermany flagMario Veit▼-1
7United States flagThomas TateGermany flagJuergen Braehmer▼-1
8Germany flagMarkus BeyerDenmark flagMikkel Kessler
9Australia flagAnthony Mundine▲+1Canada flagSyd Vanderpool
10Australia flagRick ThornberryNEWUnited States flagWillie Stewart▲+2
11Togo flagZafarou BallogouPuerto Rico flagManny Siaca
12Netherlands flagNordin Ben SalahFrance flagMehdi Sahnoune▲+1
13Germany flagJuergen BraehmerUnited States flagScott Pemberton▼-6
14United States flagCharles BrewerUnited Kingdom flagDavid Starie
15Canada flagSyd VanderpoolSaudi Arabia flagAnaile Tsehobngolo

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 2002

WBAAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Rick ThornberryNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaMoved up to Light Heavyweight

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Anthony MundineUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

WBOAugust 2002 vs July 2002

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Willie StewartJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Scott PembertonCurrently at #13

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerJumped from #10 to #4
    ▲+6
  • US flag
    Willie StewartClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • FR flag
    Mehdi SahnouneClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Scott PembertonFell from #7 to #13
    ▼-6
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerSlipped a spot to #5
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1