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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — January 2022

Official Super Middleweight rankings for January 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFJanuary 2022WBOJanuary 2022
🏆Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
Not available for January 2022
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Champion
Mexico flagSaul Alvarez
Super Champion
🏆Cuba flagDavid Morrell
World Champion

1Kazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
Vacant
United Kingdom flagZach Parker
2Russia flagFedor Chudinov
Vacant
United States flagDavid Benavidez
3United States flagCaleb PlantRussia flagEvgeny ShvedenkoCanada flagDavid Lemieux
4United Kingdom flagJohn RyderKazakhstan flagAidos YerbossynulyRussia flagAslambek Idigov
5United States flagAnthony Dirrell▲+1Kazakhstan flagAli AkhmedovNEWKazakhstan flagAidos Yerbossynuly
6Canada flagErik Bazinyan▲+1Russia flagAslambek Idigov▲+3United States flagEdgar Berlanga
7United Kingdom flagRocky Fielding▲+1Cuba flagWilliam Scull▲+3Russia flagFedor Chudinov
8Ireland flagPadraig McCrory▲+1Italy flagDaniele Scardina▲+3Canada flagErik Bazinyan
9United States flagDaniel Jacobs▲+1Russia flagVladimir Shishkin▲+3United States flagDaniel Jacobs
10United States flagAnthony Sims Jr▲+1United States flagDaniel Jacobs▼-3Italy flagDaniele Scardina
11Kazakhstan flagBek Nurmaganbet▲+1United States flagAnthony Dirrell▼-3United Kingdom flagJohn Ryder▲+1
12Australia flagCesar Mateo Tapia▲+1United Kingdom flagZach Parker▼-6Russia flagArtysh Lopsan▲+1
13Puerto Rico flagEdgar Berlanga▲+1United Kingdom flagLerrone RichardsUnited Kingdom flagMark Jeffers▲+1
14Germany flagEmre CukurNEWEcuador flagCarlos GongoraGuatemala flagLester Martinez▲+1
15United States flagGabriel RosadoFrance flagKevin Lele SadjoRussia flagVladimir Shishkin▼-4

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 2021

WBAJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Anthony Sims JrClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    David LemieuxWas #5 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Anthony DirrellClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • CA flag
    Erik BazinyanClimbed a place to #6
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Rocky FieldingFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1

IBFJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Entered the top 10

  • KZ flag
    Ali AkhmedovInto the top 10 at #5
  • IT flag
    Daniele ScardinaPreviously #11, enters at #8
  • RU flag
    Vladimir ShishkinUp from #12 to #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    David BenavidezWas #5 last month
  • GB flag
    Zach ParkerCurrently at #12
  • US flag
    Anthony DirrellJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Aslambek IdigovImproved from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • CU flag
    William ScullNow #7 after #10 last month
    ▲+3
  • IT flag
    Daniele ScardinaUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Zach ParkerNow #12 after #6 last month
    ▼-6
  • US flag
    Daniel JacobsNow #10 after #7 last month
    ▼-3
  • US flag
    Anthony DirrellDown 3 places to #11
    ▼-3

WBOJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    John RyderClimbed a place to #11
    ▲+1
  • RU flag
    Artysh LopsanClimbed a place to #12
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Mark JeffersUp one spot to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Vladimir ShishkinNow #15 after #11 last month
    ▼-4