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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — August 2009

Official Super Middleweight rankings for August 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFAugust 2009WBOAugust 2009
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
Super Champion
Not available for August 2009
Romania flagLucian Bute
Champion
Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay
Champion

1Germany flagArthur Abraham▲+2United States flagLibrado Andrade▲+1Armenia flagArthur AbrahamNEW
2Canada flagTison Cave
Vacant
United States flagAndre Ward▼-1
3Croatia flagStjepan Bozic▲+1Armenia flagArthur Abraham▲+1United States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1
4Russia flagDenis Inkin▲+1Australia flagSakio Bika▲+2Russia flagDenis Inkin▼-1
5Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay▲+1Now ChampionUnited States flagJesse Brinkley▲+4Germany flagRobert Stieglitz▲+1
6United States flagAndre Ward▲+1United States flagJeff Lacy▲+2Germany flagKaro Murat▲+2
7United States flagAllan Green▲+5United States flagAllan Green▲+5United States flagJermain Taylor▼-2
8Denmark flagMads LarsenUkraine flagVitaly Tsypko▲+2United States flagAllan Green▲+1
9Venezuela flagGusmyr Perdomo▼-8Germany flagDenis Inkin▲+4New Zealand flagKariz Kariuki▲+1
10Kazakhstan flagEduard GutknechtColombia flagEdison Miranda▲+1United States flagCurtis Stevens▲+2
11Country flagDerek EdwardsGermany flagKaro Murat▲+3Denmark flagMads Larsen▼-4
12United States flagAndre Dirrell▲+1United States flagCurtis StevensNEWCountry flagJean Paul Mendy▼-8
13United States flagCurtis Stevens▲+1Australia flagShannan Taylor▲+2Australia flagSakio Bika
14United States flagJermain Taylor▼-5Denmark flagMads LarsenNEWUkraine flagStas Kashtanov▼-3
15Australia flagLes SherringtonBrazil flagIsaac Rodrigues▼-1

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 2009

WBAAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Allan GreenJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorNow ranked #14

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenNow #7 after #12 last month
    ▲+5
  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamUp to #1 from #3
    ▲+2
  • HR flag
    Stjepan BozicFrom #4 to #3
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Gusmyr PerdomoDown 8 places to #9
    ▼-8
  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorDown 5 places to #14
    ▼-5

IBFAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Allan GreenPreviously #11, enters at #7
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinNow #9 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellWas #4 last month
  • US flag
    Andre WardWas #6 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenNow #7 after #11 last month
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Jesse BrinkleyJumped from #8 to #5
    ▲+3
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinImproved from #12 to #9
    ▲+3

WBOAugust 2009 vs July 2009

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamNow in the top 10 at #1
  • US flag
    Curtis StevensPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyDown to #12
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratClimbed from #8 to #6
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Curtis StevensClimbed from #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • FR flag
    Jean Paul MendyDropped from #4 to #12
    ▼-8
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenNow #11 after #7 last month
    ▼-4
  • UA flag
    Stas KashtanovFell from #11 to #14
    ▼-3