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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - July 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for July 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF July 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2001WBOJuly 2001RINGJuly 2001
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
2Dana RosenblattOmar SheikaSven Ottke
3Andrei ShkalikovMiguel JimenezByron Mitchell
4Manuel SiacaDanilo HausslerAntwun Echols
5Mads LarsenJames ButlerCharles Brewer
6Omar Sheika+1Dana RosenblattThomas Tate
7David Starie-1Richie WoodhallDingaan Thobela
8Thomas TateAntwun EcholsJames Butler
9Rudy MarkussenCharles BrewerGlenn Catley
10Mikkel KesslerMads LarsenMads Larsen
11Danilo HausslerMario Veit
12Nordin Ben SalahGuillermo Jones
13Charles BrewerDavid Reid
14Richie WoodhallVitali Kopitko
15Mario VeitManny Siaca

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

Month-over-month changes since June 2001

WBAJuly 2001 vs June 2001

Biggest risers

  • Omar SheikaClimbed a place to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • David StarieFrom #6 to #7
    -1

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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.

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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.

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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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