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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - January 2003

Super Middleweight rankings for January 2003. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF January 2003 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2003WBOJanuary 2003RINGJanuary 2003
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
1Antwun EcholsFreeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
2Anthony MundineCharles BrewerSven Ottke
3David StarieMads LarsenAntwun Echols
4Mads Larsen+1Syd Vanderpool+3Eric Lucas
5Mikkel Kessler+1Mario Veit-1Byron Mitchell
6Danilo Haussler+1Mikkel KesslerCharles Brewer
7Thomas Tate+1Markus BeyerNEWMads Larsen
8Markus Beyer+1Danilo HausslerManny Siaca
9Nordin Ben Salah+1Thomas Tate+1Anthony Mundine
10Syd Vanderpool+1Lonnie Bradley+2Markus Beyer
11Charles Brewer+1Manny Siaca+2
12Freeman Barr+1Willie Stewart+2
13Mario Veit+1Mger Mkrtchyan+2
14Jeff LacyNEWRudy MarkussenNEW
15Rick ThornberryJaffa Ballogou-6

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2002

WBAJanuary 2003 vs December 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Syd VanderpoolClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Andrei ShkalikovPreviously held #4

Biggest risers

  • Mads LarsenClimbed a place to #4
    +1
  • Mikkel KesslerClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Danilo HausslerFrom #7 to #6
    +1

WBOJanuary 2003 vs December 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Markus BeyerNow ranked #7
  • Lonnie BradleyJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Juergen BraehmerWas #5 last month
  • Jaffa BallogouCurrently at #15

Biggest risers

  • Syd VanderpoolUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Lonnie BradleyUp to #10 from #12
    +2
  • Manny SiacaUp to #11 from #13
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Jaffa BallogouFell from #9 to #15
    -6
  • Mario VeitDown one place to #5
    -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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