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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — December 2001

Official Super Middleweight rankings for December 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
RankWBADecember 2001WBCIBFWBODecember 2001
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Vacant
Not available for December 2001
Not available for December 2001
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion

1
Vacant
Bahamas flagFreeman Barr
2Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovPuerto Rico flagMiguel Jimenez
3United States flagThomas TateUnited States flagAntwun Echols▲+2
4United Kingdom flagDavid StarieGermany flagDanilo Haussler▼-1
5United States flagDana RosenblattUnited States flagThomas Tate▼-1
6Dominican Republic flagJulio C GreenUnited States flagOmar Sheika
7Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaUnited States flagCharles Brewer
8France flagMehdi SahnouneGermany flagMario Veit▲+2
9United States flagAntwun Echols▲+6Denmark flagMads Larsen▼-1
10United States flagOmar SheikaCanada flagSyd Vanderpool▼-1
11Denmark flagMikkel KesslerUnited States flagSam Hill▲+2
12Denmark flagRudy Markussen▼-3United Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall▼-1
13Germany flagDanilo Haussler▼-1United States flagWillie Stewart▲+2
14Germany flagMarkus Beyer▼-1United States flagDana Rosenblatt▼-2
15United States flagCharles Brewer▼-1Spain flagJose M. GuerreroNEW

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 November 2001

WBADecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsJumped from #15 to #9
    ▲+6

Biggest fallers

  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenFell from #9 to #12
    ▼-3
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerSlipped a spot to #13
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Markus BeyerSlipped a spot to #14
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2001 vs November 2001

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsClimbed from #5 to #3
    ▲+2
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitNow ranked #8 (was #10)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Sam HillUp to #11 from #13
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Dana RosenblattFrom #12 to #14
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Thomas TateFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1