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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - January 2009

Super Middleweight rankings for January 2009. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC January 2009 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2009IBFJanuary 2009WBOJanuary 2009RINGJanuary 2009
🏆Mikkel Kessler
World Champion
Lucian Bute
Champion
Denis Inkin
Champion
Vacant
1Gusmyr Perdomo
Vacant
Karoly BalzsayMikkel Kessler
2Denis InkinThis boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Vitaly Tsypko+1Andre DirrellLucian Bute
3Stjepan BozicLibrado Andrade+1Andre WardLibrado Andrade
4Karo MuratSakio Bika+1Jermain TaylorAnthony Mundine
5Dimitri SartisonNEWRobert Stieglitz+1Jean Paul MendyJermain Taylor
6Robert Stieglitz
Vacant
Mads LarsenNEWCarl Froch
7Mads LarsenAndre Dirrell+3Victor OganovSakio Bika
8Lukas WilaschekJeff Lacy+1Edison MirandaAllan Green
9Andre WardJean PascalNEWFulgencio ZunigaKaroly BalzsayNEW
10Danilo HausslerFulgencio Zuniga+1Karo MuratDenis Inkin-1
11Marcus JohnsonAndre Ward+4Sakio BikaNEW
12Andre DirrellEdison MirandaVitaly TsypkoNEW
13Jean Paul MendyJesse Brinkley+1Isaac Rodrigues
14Allan GreenAllan Green-1Jorge Rodriguez Olivera
15Sakio BikaMasolino Masoe

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2008

WBAJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Dimitri SartisonInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Tison CaveLast ranked #5

IBFJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Jean PascalInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Alejandro BerrioOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

  • Andre WardJumped from #14 to #11
    +3
  • Andre DirrellFrom #9 to #7
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Allan GreenSlipped from #12 to #14
    -2
  • Edison MirandaFrom #11 to #12
    -1

WBOJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Mads LarsenInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Carl FrochLast ranked #6

RINGJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • Karoly BalzsayInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Andre DirrellWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Denis InkinSlipped a spot to #10
    -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.