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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - January 2001

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

Division
Period
Org
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 WBC and IBF January 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2001WBOJanuary 2001RINGJanuary 2001
🏆Bruno Girard
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
1Manuel Siaca+1Mario VeitSven Ottke
2Byron Mitchell+3Freeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
3Dana RosenblattByron Mitchell+1Bruno Girard
4Andrei Shkalikov-3Dana Rosenblatt+1Charles Brewer+1
5Mario Veit-1James Butler+2Thomas Tate+1
6Mads Larsen+1Richie Woodhall+2Davey HiltonNEW
7David Starie+1Omar Sheika+2Dingaan Thobela-3
8Thomas Tate-2Andrei Schalikov-5Glenn Catley-1
9Charles BrewerMiguel JimenezNEWByron Mitchell-1
10Richie WoodhallGuillermo JonesNEWJames Butler-1
11Guillermo JonesMarc Bargero
12Scott Pemberton+1Syd Vanderpool
13Rudy Markussen+1Mads Larsen
14Omar Sheika+1Jose M. Guerrero
15Nordin Ben SalahNEWVitali Kopitko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2000

WBAJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Biggest risers

  • Byron MitchellUp 3 places to #2
    +3
  • Manuel SiacaUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Mads LarsenUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andrei ShkalikovDropped from #1 to #4
    -3
  • Thomas TateSlipped from #6 to #8
    -2
  • Mario VeitFrom #4 to #5
    -1

WBOJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

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

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • Andrei SchalikovDown 5 places to #8
    -5

RINGJanuary 2001 vs December 2000

Entered the top 10

  • Davey HiltonEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Mads LarsenPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • Charles BrewerFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Thomas TateUp one spot to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Dingaan ThobelaDropped from #4 to #7
    -3
  • Glenn CatleyDown one place to #8
    -1
  • Byron MitchellFrom #8 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.