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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — July 2009

Official Super Middleweight rankings for July 2009.

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
RankWBAJuly 2009WBCIBFJuly 2009WBOJuly 2009
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
World Champion
Not available for July 2009
Romania flagLucian Bute
Champion
Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay
Champion

1Venezuela flagGusmyr PerdomoUnited States flagLibrado Andrade▲+1United States flagAndre Ward
2Canada flagTison Cave▲+4
Vacant
United States flagAndre Dirrell
3Germany flagArthur AbrahamArmenia flagArthur AbrahamNEWRussia flagDenis Inkin
4Croatia flagStjepan BozicUnited States flagAndre DirrellFrance flagJean Paul Mendy
5Russia flagDenis Inkin▼-3Australia flagSakio BikaUnited States flagJermain Taylor
6Hungary flagKaroly BalzsayNEWNow ChampionUnited States flagAndre WardGermany flagRobert Stieglitz▲+3
7United States flagAndre WardUnited States flagJeff LacyDenmark flagMads Larsen
8Denmark flagMads LarsenUnited States flagJesse Brinkley▲+1Germany flagKaro Murat
9United States flagJermain Taylor▲+1Ukraine flagVitaly Tsypko▼-1United States flagAllan Green▲+1
10Kazakhstan flagEduard GutknechtNEWColombia flagEdison MirandaNew Zealand flagKariz Kariuki▲+1
11Country flagDerek EdwardsUnited States flagAllan GreenUkraine flagStas Kashtanov▲+1
12United States flagAllan GreenGermany flagDenis InkinCountry flagCurtis Stevens▲+3
13United States flagAndre DirrellGermany flagKaro MuratAustralia flagSakio Bika
14United States flagCurtis StevensAustralia flagShannan TaylorBrazil flagIsaac Rodrigues
15Australia flagLes SherringtonColombia flagEdison MirandaNEW

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 June 2009

WBAJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • HU flag
    Karoly BalzsayInto the top 10 at #6
  • KZ flag
    Eduard GutknechtInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AM flag
    Karo MuratMoved up to Light Heavyweight
  • PL flag
    Lukas WilaschekWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Tison CaveImproved from #6 to #2
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • RU flag
    Denis InkinNow #5 after #2 last month
    ▼-3

IBFJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Arthur AbrahamNow in the top 10 at #3

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Allan GreenJust outside at #11

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Vitaly TsypkoFrom #7 to #9
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Andre DirrellSlipped a spot to #4
    ▼-1
  • AU flag
    Sakio BikaDown one place to #5
    ▼-1

WBOJuly 2009 vs June 2009

Entered the top 10

  • KE flag
    Kariz KariukiUp from #11 - now #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CA flag
    Jean PascalPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzJumped from #9 to #6
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Curtis StevensJumped from #15 to #12
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Allan GreenFrom #10 to #9
    ▲+1