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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings- January 1994

Super Middleweight boxing rankings archive for January 1994 across organizations. Use this all-organization table for generic super middleweight boxing rankings queries. Open a single-org list for Ring, or view the latest Super Middleweight rankings.

Division
Period
OrgAllWBAWBCIBFWBORING
WBAViewingWBCIBFWBORING
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO January 1994 rankings are not available.
RankRINGJanuary 1994
1United States flagJames Toney
2United States flagMichael Nunn
3United Kingdom flagChris Eubank
4United Kingdom flagNigel Benn
5United States flagTim Littles
6United States flagFrank Liles+1
7United States flagTony Thornton+1
8United States flagAntoine Byrd+1
9United States flagDarrin Van Horn-3
10Italy flagVincenzo Nardiello

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since January 1994

RINGJanuary 1994 vs December 1993

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Frank LilesClimbed a place to #6
    +1
  • US flag
    Tony ThorntonUp one spot to #7
    +1
  • US flag
    Antoine ByrdClimbed a place to #8
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Darrin Van HornDown 3 places to #9
    -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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