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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 2002

Super Middleweight rankings for February 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF February 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2002WBOFebruary 2002RINGFebruary 2002
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1Mehdi Sahnoune+4Freeman BarrSven Ottke
2Thomas Tate+1Miguel JimenezJoe Calzaghe
3David Starie+1Danilo Haussler+1Byron Mitchell
4Antwun Echols+5Thomas Tate+1Antwun Echols
5Andrei Shkalikov-3Omar Sheika+1Charles Brewer
6Dana RosenblattCharles Brewer+1Thomas Tate
7Julio Cesar GreenMario Veit+1Eric Lucas
8Manuel SiacaSyd Vanderpool+1Mads Larsen
9Omar Sheika+1Mehdi SahnouneNEWManny Siaca
10Mikkel Kessler+1Mikkel Kessler+3Markus Beyer
11Rudy Markussen+1Juergen Braehmer
12Danilo Haussler+1Willie Stewart+2
13Markus Beyer+1David StarieNEW
14Henry PorrasNEWBrian MageeNEW
15Charles BrewerSam Hill-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2002

WBAFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Mikkel KesslerClimbed from #11 up to #10

Biggest risers

  • Antwun EcholsJumped from #9 to #4
    +5
  • Mehdi SahnouneJumped from #5 to #1
    +4
  • Thomas TateFrom #3 to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andrei ShkalikovDropped from #2 to #5
    -3

WBOFebruary 2002 vs January 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Mehdi SahnouneInto the top 10 at #9
  • Mikkel KesslerPreviously ranked #13

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Antwun EcholsPreviously held #3
  • Mads LarsenOut of the top 10 after being #10

Biggest risers

  • Mikkel KesslerJumped from #13 to #10
    +3
  • Willie StewartClimbed from #14 to #12
    +2
  • Danilo HausslerFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Sam HillDown 3 places to #15
    -3

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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