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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - June 2002

Super Middleweight rankings for June 2002. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC and IBF June 2002 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJune 2002WBOJune 2002RINGJune 2002
🏆
Vacant
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
Vacant
🏆Byron Mitchell
World Champion
1Mehdi SahnouneFreeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
2David Starie+1Miguel JimenezSven Ottke
3Antwun Echols+1Antwun EcholsByron Mitchell
4Andrei Shkalikov+1Danilo HausslerAntwun Echols
5Mikkel Kessler+1Mario Veit+1Thomas Tate
6Danilo Haussler+1Juergen Braehmer+1Charles Brewer
7Thomas Tate-5Scott Pemberton+3Eric Lucas
8Markus BeyerMikkel Kessler+1Mads Larsen
9Manuel SiacaOmar Sheika-1Manny Siaca
10Anthony Mundine+2Syd Vanderpool+1Markus Beyer
11Julio Cesar Green-1Charles Brewer+1
12Omar Sheika-1Willie Stewart+1
13Zafarou BallogouAnaile TsehobngoloNEW
14Nordin Ben SalahMehdi Sahnoune
15Juergen BraehmerDavid Starie

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2002

WBAJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Anthony MundineNow #10 (was #12)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Julio Cesar GreenDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • Anthony MundineNow ranked #10 (was #12)
    +2
  • David StarieClimbed a place to #2
    +1
  • Antwun EcholsFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Thomas TateDropped from #2 to #7
    -5
  • Julio Cesar GreenDown one place to #11
    -1
  • Omar SheikaDown one place to #12
    -1

WBOJune 2002 vs May 2002

Entered the top 10

  • Syd VanderpoolClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Thomas TatePreviously held #5

Biggest risers

  • Scott PembertonImproved from #10 to #7
    +3
  • Mario VeitUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Juergen BraehmerFrom #7 to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Omar SheikaSlipped a spot to #9
    -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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