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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - December 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for December 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF December 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2001WBODecember 2001RINGDecember 2001
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrSven Ottke
2Andrei ShkalikovMiguel JimenezJoe Calzaghe
3Thomas TateAntwun Echols+2Byron Mitchell
4David StarieDanilo Haussler-1Antwun Echols
5Dana RosenblattThomas Tate-1Charles Brewer
6Julio Cesar GreenOmar SheikaThomas Tate
7Manuel SiacaCharles BrewerEric Lucas
8Mehdi SahnouneMario Veit+2Mads Larsen+1
9Antwun Echols+6Mads Larsen-1Manny Siaca+1
10Omar SheikaSyd Vanderpool-1Markus BeyerNEW
11Mikkel KesslerSam Hill+2
12Rudy Markussen-3Richie Woodhall-1
13Danilo Haussler-1Willie Stewart+2
14Markus Beyer-1Dana Rosenblatt-2
15Charles Brewer-1Jose M. GuerreroNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2001

WBADecember 2001 vs November 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Antwun EcholsPreviously ranked #15

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Rudy MarkussenCurrently at #12

Biggest risers

  • Antwun EcholsJumped from #15 to #9
    +6

Biggest fallers

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

WBODecember 2001 vs November 2001

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

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

RINGDecember 2001 vs November 2001

🏆

The title is now vacant

Entered the top 10

  • Markus BeyerNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dingaan ThobelaPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • Mads LarsenClimbed a place to #8
    +1
  • Manny SiacaFrom #10 to #9
    +1

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.