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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings β€” January 2021

Official Super Middleweight rankings for January 2021.

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 2021WBCIBFJanuary 2021WBOJanuary 2021
πŸ†Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
Not available for January 2021
United States flagCaleb Plant
Champion
United Kingdom flagBilly Joe Saunders
Champion
πŸ†Cuba flagDavid Morrell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynulyβ–²+1
Vacant
United Kingdom flagZach Parker
2United States flagDavid Benavidezβ–²+1
Vacant
United States flagDaniel Jacobs
3Canada flagDavid Lemieuxβ–²+1Russia flagEvgeny Shvedenkoβ–²+2Canada flagDavid Lemieux
4United States flagDaniel Jacobsβ–²+1United Kingdom flagZach ParkerKazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
5Puerto Rico flagEdgar Berlangaβ–²+1Kazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynulyβ–²+1Canada flagErik Bazinyan
6United Kingdom flagJohn Ryderβ–²+1Germany flagJuergen Braehmerβ–²+1Russia flagAslambek Idigov
7France flagKevin Lele Sadjoβ–²+2Germany flagLeon Bunnβ–²+1United States flagSteven Nelson
8United Kingdom flagCallum SmithUnited States flagDaniel Jacobsβ–²+1United States flagEdgar Berlanga
9TΓΌrkiye flagAvni YildirimNEWUnited States flagCaleb Truaxβ–Ό-6Russia flagFedor Chudinov
10United States flagAnthony DirrellNEWUnited States flagAnthony DirrellUnited Kingdom flagLerrone Richardsβ–²+1
11Germany flagLeon BunnNEWGermany flagLeon BauerHungary flagIstvan Sziliβ–²+2
12Canada flagErik Bazinyanβ–Ό-2Russia flagVladimir ShishkinUzbekistan flagBektemir Melikuzievβ–²+3
13Russia flagVladimir Shishkinβ–Ό-2Italy flagDaniele ScardinaGermany flagJuergen Braehmerβ–Ό-3
14Venezuela flagDervin Colinaβ–Ό-2Russia flagAslambek IdigovGermany flagStefan Haertelβ–Ό-2
15Uzbekistan flagBektemir Melikuzievβ–Ό-1United States flagAlantez FoxUnited Kingdom flagJohn RyderNEW

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 2020

WBAJanuary 2021 vs December 2020

πŸ†

There is a new World Champion: Cuba flagDavid Morrell(previously Mexico flagSaul Alvarez)

Entered the top 10

  • TR flag
    Avni YildirimInto the top 10 at #9
  • US flag
    Anthony DirrellNow ranked #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    David MorrellOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • CA flag
    Erik BazinyanNow ranked #12

Biggest risers

  • FR flag
    Kevin Lele SadjoUp to #7 from #9
    β–²+2
  • KZ flag
    Aidos YerbossynulyClimbed a place to #1
    β–²+1
  • US flag
    David BenavidezFrom #3 to #2
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • CA flag
    Erik BazinyanNow ranked #12 (was #10)
    β–Ό-2
  • RU flag
    Vladimir ShishkinDown to #13 from #11
    β–Ό-2
  • VE flag
    Dervin ColinaFrom #12 to #14
    β–Ό-2

IBFJanuary 2021 vs December 2020

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Evgeny ShvedenkoUp to #3 from #5
    β–²+2
  • KZ flag
    Aidos YerbossynulyClimbed a place to #5
    β–²+1
  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerFrom #7 to #6
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Caleb TruaxNow #9 after #3 last month
    β–Ό-6

WBOJanuary 2021 vs December 2020

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Lerrone RichardsUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerNow ranked #13

Biggest risers

  • UZ flag
    Bektemir MelikuzievJumped from #15 to #12
    β–²+3
  • CH flag
    Istvan SziliNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    β–²+2
  • GB flag
    Lerrone RichardsFrom #11 to #10
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Juergen BraehmerDown 3 places to #13
    β–Ό-3
  • DE flag
    Stefan HaertelFrom #12 to #14
    β–Ό-2