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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — January 2009

Official Super Middleweight rankings for January 2009.

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 2009WBCIBFJanuary 2009WBOJanuary 2009
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
World Champion
Not available for January 2009
Romania flagLucian Bute
Champion
Russia flagDenis Inkin
Champion

1Venezuela flagGusmyr Perdomo
Vacant
Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay
2Russia flagDenis InkinNow ChampionUkraine flagVitaly Tsypko▲+1United States flagAndre Dirrell
3Croatia flagStjepan BozicUnited States flagLibrado Andrade▲+1United States flagAndre Ward
4Armenia flagKaro MuratAustralia flagSakio Bika▲+1United States flagJermain Taylor
5Kazakhstan flagDimitri SartisonNEWGermany flagRobert Stieglitz▲+1France flagJean Paul Mendy
6Germany flagRobert Stieglitz
Vacant
Denmark flagMads LarsenNEW
7Denmark flagMads LarsenUnited States flagAndre Dirrell▲+3Russia flagVictor Oganov
8Poland flagLukas WilaschekUnited States flagJeff Lacy▲+1Colombia flagEdison Miranda
9United States flagAndre WardCanada flagJean PascalNEWColombia flagFulgencio Zuniga
10Germany flagDanilo HausslerColombia flagFulgencio Zuniga▲+1Germany flagKaro Murat
11United States flagMarcus JohnsonUnited States flagAndre Ward▲+4Australia flagSakio BikaNEW
12United States flagAndre DirrellColombia flagEdison MirandaCountry flagVitaly TsypkoNEW
13France flagJean Paul MendyUnited States flagJesse Brinkley▲+1Brazil flagIsaac Rodrigues
14United States flagAllan GreenUnited States flagAllan Green▼-1Uruguay flagJorge Rodriguez Olivera
15Australia flagSakio BikaNew Zealand flagMasolino Masoe

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 2008

WBAJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Dimitri SartisonInto the top 10 at #5

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Tison CaveLast ranked #5

IBFJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Alejandro BerrioOut of the top 10 after being #6

Biggest risers

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

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Allan GreenSlipped from #12 to #14
    ▼-2
  • CO flag
    Edison MirandaFrom #11 to #12
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2009 vs December 2008

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenInto the top 10 at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Carl FrochLast ranked #6