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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - June 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for June 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 June 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2001WBOJune 2001RINGJune 2001
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Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1
Vacant
Freeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
2Dana RosenblattOmar Sheika+1Sven Ottke
3Andrei ShkalikovMiguel Jimenez+3Byron Mitchell+1
4Manuel SiacaDanilo Haussler+3Antwun EcholsNEW
5Mads LarsenJames Butler-3Charles Brewer
6David StarieDana Rosenblatt-2Thomas Tate
7Omar SheikaRichie Woodhall-2Dingaan Thobela
8Thomas TateAntwun EcholsJames Butler
9Rudy MarkussenCharles BrewerGlenn Catley
10Mikkel KesslerMads LarsenMads Larsen
11Danilo HausslerMario Veit
12Nordin Ben Salah+3Guillermo Jones+1
13Charles Brewer-1David ReidNEW
14Richie Woodhall-1Vitali Kopitko+1
15Mario Veit-1Manny SiacaNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2001

WBAJune 2001 vs May 2001

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The title is now vacant(previously held by Byron Mitchell)

Biggest risers

  • Nordin Ben SalahJumped from #15 to #12
    +3

Biggest fallers

  • Charles BrewerFrom #12 to #13
    -1
  • Richie WoodhallFrom #13 to #14
    -1
  • Mario VeitFrom #14 to #15
    -1

WBOJune 2001 vs May 2001

Biggest risers

  • Miguel JimenezNow #3 after being #6 last month
    +3
  • Danilo HausslerUp 3 places to #4
    +3
  • Omar SheikaUp one spot to #2
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • James ButlerNow #5 after being #2 last month
    -3
  • Dana RosenblattSlipped from #4 to #6
    -2
  • Richie WoodhallNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2

RINGJune 2001 vs May 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Antwun EcholsInto the top 10 at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Bruno GirardMoved up to Light Heavyweight

Biggest risers

  • Byron MitchellFrom #4 to #3
    +1

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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