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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — August 2006

Official Super Middleweight rankings for August 2006.

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 2006WBCIBFAugust 2006WBOAugust 2006
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
Super Champion
Not available for August 2006
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Super Champion

1Australia flagAnthony Mundine
Vacant
Denmark flagRudy Markussen
2United States flagJeff LacyGermany flagRobert StieglitzGermany flagRobert Stieglitz
3Australia flagSam SolimanNEWColombia flagAlejandro BerrioRussia flagDenis Inkin
4Romania flagLucian Bute▲+1Denmark flagRudy MarkussenUnited Kingdom flagCarl Froch
5Russia flagDenis Inkin▲+6Germany flagDanillo HausslerUnited States flagJeff Lacy
6Ukraine flagVitaly TsypkoUnited States flagJeff LacyUnited States flagAllan Green▲+3
7Germany flagDanilo Haussler▲+1
Vacant
Romania flagLucian Bute▲+1
8Germany flagJuergen Braehmer▲+1United Kingdom flagCarl FrochGermany flagMario Veit▲+2
9Russia flagSergey TatevosyanNEWCanada flagLucian ButeRussia flagVictor Oganov▼-2
10Georgia flagDavid GogiyaNEW
Vacant
Ghana flagJames Obede ToneyNEW
11France flagJean Paul Mendy▼-1
Vacant
Italy flagCristian Sanavia▲+1
12Italy flagCristian SanaviaGermany flagJuergen BraehmerArmenia flagMger MkrtchyanNEW
13United Kingdom flagCarl Froch▲+1Germany flagDenis InkinArgentina flagFrancisco Antonio Mora
14France flagJackson Chanet▲+1United States flagYusuf MacKNEWFrance flagJean Paul MendyNEW
15Canada flagTison CaveNEWUnited States flagJoe SpinaNEWArgentina flagHector Javier Velazco

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 2006

WBAAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • AU flag
    Sam SolimanNow in the top 10 at #3
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinPreviously #11, enters at #5
  • RU flag
    Sergey TatevosyanEnters at #9
  • GE flag
    David GogiyaEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenLast ranked #3
  • AM flag
    Mger MkrtchyanLast ranked #4
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitOut of the top 10 after being #7
  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Denis InkinNow #5 after #11 last month
    ▲+6
  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1

WBOAugust 2006 vs July 2006

Entered the top 10

  • GH flag
    James Obede ToneyEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Chad DawsonPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenNow #6 after #9 last month
    ▲+3
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • RO flag
    Lucian ButeClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Victor OganovDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2