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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - January 2013

Super Middleweight rankings for January 2013. 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 2013 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJanuary 2013IBFJanuary 2013WBOJanuary 2013RINGJanuary 2013
🏆Andre Ward
Super Champion
Carl Froch
Champion
Arthur Abraham
Champion
Andre Ward
Champion
🏆Mikkel Kessler
World Champion
1Stanyslav KashtanovAdonis Stevenson+1George GrovesCarl Froch
2George Groves+1
Vacant
James DeGale+1Mikkel Kessler
3Edwin Rodriguez+2Edwin Rodriguez+1Robert Stieglitz+1Lucian Bute
4Dimitri SartisonNEWLucian Bute+1Lucian Bute+1Thomas Oosthuizen
5Ben McCulloch+2Thomas Oosthuizen+1Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna+1Arthur Abraham
6Brian MageeJames DeGale+1Adonis Stevenson+1Robert Stieglitz
7Badou Jack+3George Groves+1Sakio Bika+1George Groves
8Nikola SjeklocaDarren Barker+1Willbeforce Shihepo+1Sakio Bika
9Server EmurlaevBenjamin Simon+1Maksim Vlasov+6Adonis Stevenson
10Junior Talipeau+4Maksim Vlasov+1Isaac Ekpo+2Edwin Rodriguez
11Sakio BikaPablo Farias+1Darren Barker
12Gusmyr PerdomoAndre DirrellNEWEdwin RodriguezNEW
13Jaime BarbozaEzequiel Maderna+1Kenny Anderson
14Andre DirrellNEWRowland Bryant+1Nikola Sjekloca
15Yuzo KiyotaThomas OosthuizenNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since December 2012

WBAJanuary 2013 vs December 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Dimitri SartisonInto the top 10 at #4
  • Junior TalipeauUp from #14 to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kelly PavlikPreviously held #2
  • Tison CaveOut of the top 10 after being #4

Biggest risers

  • Junior TalipeauNow #10 after being #14 last month
    +4
  • Badou JackImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Edwin RodriguezFrom #5 to #3
    +2

WBOJanuary 2013 vs December 2012

Entered the top 10

  • Maksim VlasovUp from #15 to #9
  • Isaac EkpoJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Kelly PavlikPreviously held #2
  • Geard AjetovicWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • Maksim VlasovUp 6 places to #9
    +6
  • Isaac EkpoUp to #10 from #12
    +2
  • James DeGaleFrom #3 to #2
    +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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