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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - January 2002

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

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2002WBOJanuary 2002RINGJanuary 2002
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrSven Ottke
2Andrei ShkalikovMiguel JimenezJoe Calzaghe
3Thomas TateAntwun EcholsByron Mitchell
4David StarieDanilo HausslerAntwun Echols
5Mehdi Sahnoune+3Thomas TateCharles Brewer
6Dana Rosenblatt-1Omar SheikaThomas Tate
7Julio Cesar Green-1Charles BrewerEric Lucas
8Manuel Siaca-1Mario VeitMads Larsen
9Antwun EcholsSyd Vanderpool+1Manny Siaca
10Omar SheikaMads Larsen-1Markus Beyer
11Mikkel KesslerJuergen BraehmerNEW
12Rudy MarkussenSam Hill-1
13Danilo HausslerMikkel KesslerNEW
14Markus BeyerWillie Stewart-1
15Charles BrewerDana Rosenblatt-1

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2001

WBAJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Biggest risers

  • Mehdi SahnouneJumped from #8 to #5
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Dana RosenblattFrom #5 to #6
    -1
  • Julio Cesar GreenDown one place to #7
    -1
  • Manuel SiacaFrom #7 to #8
    -1

WBOJanuary 2002 vs December 2001

Biggest risers

  • Syd VanderpoolClimbed a place to #9
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Mads LarsenSlipped a spot to #10
    -1
  • Sam HillSlipped a spot to #12
    -1
  • Willie StewartDown one place to #14
    -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.

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