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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — January 2001

Official Super Middleweight rankings for January 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
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBCIBFWBOJanuary 2001
🏆France flagBruno Girard
World Champion
Not available for January 2001
Not available for January 2001
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion

1Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▲+1Germany flagMario Veit
2United States flagByron Mitchell▲+3Bahamas flagFreeman Barr
3United States flagDana RosenblattUnited States flagByron Mitchell▲+1
4Russia flagAndrei Shkalikov▼-3United States flagDana Rosenblatt▲+1
5Germany flagMario Veit▼-1United States flagJames Butler▲+2
6Denmark flagMads Larsen▲+1United Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall▲+2
7United Kingdom flagDavid Starie▲+1United States flagOmar Sheika▲+2
8United States flagThomas Tate▼-2Russia flagAndrei Schalikov▼-5
9United States flagCharles BrewerPuerto Rico flagMiguel JimenezNEW
10United Kingdom flagRichie WoodhallPanama flagGuillermo JonesNEW
11Panama flagGuillermo JonesAustralia flagMarc Bargero
12United States flagScott Pemberton▲+1Canada flagSyd Vanderpool
13Denmark flagRudy Markussen▲+1Denmark flagMads Larsen
14United States flagOmar Sheika▲+1Spain flagJose M. Guerrero
15Netherlands flagNordin Ben SalahNEWUkraine flagVitali Kopitko

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 December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Byron MitchellUp 3 places to #2
    ▲+3
  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaUp one spot to #1
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Andrei ShkalikovDropped from #1 to #4
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Thomas TateSlipped from #6 to #8
    ▼-2
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Miguel JimenezNow in the top 10 at #9
  • PA flag
    Guillermo JonesEnters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Darrin MorrisPreviously held #6
  • US flag
    Frank LilesPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    James ButlerUp to #5 from #7
    ▲+2
  • GB flag
    Richie WoodhallUp to #6 from #8
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Omar SheikaFrom #9 to #7
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Andrei SchalikovDown 5 places to #8
    ▼-5