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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — January 2026

Official Super Middleweight rankings for January 2026.

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 2026WBCIBFJanuary 2026WBOJanuary 2026
🏆Mexico flagJose Armando Resendiz
World Champion
Not available for January 2026
Vacant
Vacant

1Mexico flagSaul AlvarezCuba flagOsleys IglesiasMexico flagSaul Alvarez
2Uzbekistan flagBektemir Melikuziev
Vacant
United Kingdom flagHamzah Sheeraz▲+1
3United States flagJermall CharloMexico flagSaul AlvarezDenmark flagJacob Bank▲+1
4United Kingdom flagHamzah SheerazMexico flagJaime MunguiaGermany flagAlem Begic▲+1
5United States flagDarius FulghumUnited Kingdom flagHamzah SheerazUnited States flagDiego Pacheco▼-3
6United States flagCaleb PlantUnited Kingdom flagTroy WilliamsonGermany flagSimon Zachenhuber
7United States flagJunior YounanRussia flagPavel SilyaginNamibia flagPaulinus Ndjolonimu
8United States flagDiego Pacheco▲+1United States flagDiego PachecoUnited Kingdom flagTroy WilliamsonNEW
9Kazakhstan flagBek Nurmaganbet▲+1Denmark flagJacob BankNEWMexico flagJaime Munguia
10Austria flagEdin Avdic▲+1Germany flagSimon Zachenhuber▼-1Guatemala flagLester Martinez
11Puerto Rico flagEdgar Berlanga▲+1Russia flagAslambek IdigovUzbekistan flagBektemir Melikuziev
12United Kingdom flagTroy Williamson▲+1France flagKevin Lele SadjoCuba flagOsleys Iglesias
13Russia flagNikita Zon▲+1Denmark flagOliver Zaren▲+2United States flagEdgar Berlanga
14Spain flagJose Luis Navarro JrNEWUnited Kingdom flagCallum Simpson▼-1France flagBruno Surace
15Germany flagJuergen DobersteinUzbekistan flagBektemir Melikuziev▼-1Kazakhstan flagAli Akhmedov

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 2025

WBAJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • AT flag
    Edin AvdicPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • RU flag
    Pavel SilyaginWas #8 last month

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Diego PachecoClimbed a place to #8
    ▲+1
  • KZ flag
    Bek NurmaganbetUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • AT flag
    Edin AvdicUp one spot to #10
    ▲+1

IBFJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Jacob BankNow in the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CU flag
    William ScullPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Oliver ZarenUp to #13 from #15
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • DE flag
    Simon ZachenhuberSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Callum SimpsonFrom #13 to #14
    ▼-1
  • UZ flag
    Bektemir MelikuzievSlipped a spot to #15
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • GB flag
    Troy WilliamsonInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Callum SimpsonPreviously held #8

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Hamzah SheerazFrom #3 to #2
    ▲+1
  • DK flag
    Jacob BankClimbed a place to #3
    ▲+1
  • DE flag
    Alem BegicFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Diego PachecoDown 3 places to #5
    ▼-3