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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - February 2009

Super Middleweight rankings for February 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC February 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAFebruary 2009IBFFebruary 2009WBOFebruary 2009RINGFebruary 2009
🏆Mikkel Kessler
World Champion
Lucian Bute
Champion
Karoly BalzsayNEW
Champion
Vacant
1Gusmyr Perdomo
Vacant
Andre Dirrell+1Mikkel Kessler
2Denis InkinVitaly Tsypko+1Andre Ward+1Lucian Bute
3Stjepan BozicLibrado Andrade+1Jermain Taylor+1Librado Andrade
4Karo MuratSakio Bika+1Jean Paul Mendy+1Anthony Mundine
5Tison CaveNEWRobert Stieglitz+1Mads Larsen+1Jermain Taylor
6Robert Stieglitz
Vacant
Edison Miranda+2Carl Froch
7Mads LarsenAndre Dirrell+1Fulgencio Zuniga+2Sakio Bika
8Lukas WilaschekJeff Lacy+1Victor Oganov-1Allan Green
9Andre WardEdison Miranda+4Denis Inkin-9Karoly Balzsay
10Danilo HausslerJean PascalKaro MuratDenis Inkin
11Marcus JohnsonFulgencio ZunigaSakio Bika
12Andre DirrellAndre WardStas KashtanovNEW
13Jean Paul MendyJesse Brinkley+1Isaac Rodrigues
14Allan GreenAllan Green+1Jorge Rodriguez Olivera
15Sakio BikaMasolino Masoe

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since January 2009

WBAFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Tison CaveNow ranked #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Dimitri SartisonPreviously held #5

IBFFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

Entered the top 10

  • Edison MirandaPreviously ranked #12

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Fulgencio ZunigaJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • Edison MirandaJumped from #12 to #9
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Jean PascalSlipped a spot to #10
    -1
  • Fulgencio ZunigaDown one place to #11
    -1
  • Andre WardSlipped a spot to #12
    -1

WBOFebruary 2009 vs January 2009

🏆

There is a new Champion: Karoly Balzsay(previously Denis Inkin)

Biggest risers

  • Edison MirandaClimbed from #8 to #6
    +2
  • Fulgencio ZunigaUp to #7 from #9
    +2
  • Andre DirrellUp one spot to #1
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Victor OganovFrom #7 to #8
    -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.