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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — June 2009

Official Super Middleweight rankings for June 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
RankWBAJune 2009WBCIBFJune 2009WBOJune 2009
🏆Denmark flagMikkel Kessler
World Champion
Not available for June 2009
Romania flagLucian Bute
Champion
Hungary flagKaroly Balzsay
Champion

1Venezuela flagGusmyr PerdomoUnited States flagLibrado Andrade▲+1United States flagAndre Ward▲+1
2Russia flagDenis Inkin
Vacant
United States flagAndre Dirrell▼-1
3Germany flagArthur AbrahamNEWUnited States flagAndre Dirrell▲+2Russia flagDenis Inkin▲+2
4Croatia flagStjepan Bozic▼-1Australia flagSakio BikaFrance flagJean Paul Mendy
5Armenia flagKaro Murat▼-1United States flagAndre Ward▲+5United States flagJermain Taylor▲+1
6Canada flagTison Cave▼-1United States flagJeff LacyCanada flagJean Pascal▲+1
7United States flagAndre WardUkraine flagVitaly Tsypko▲+1Denmark flagMads Larsen▲+1
8Denmark flagMads LarsenUnited States flagJesse Brinkley▲+3Germany flagKaro Murat▲+1
9Poland flagLukas WilaschekColombia flagEdison MirandaGermany flagRobert StieglitzNEW
10United States flagJermain TaylorNEWUnited States flagAllan Green▲+3United States flagAllan Green
11Country flagDerek EdwardsGermany flagDenis Inkin▲+4New Zealand flagKariz Kariuki▲+1
12United States flagAllan GreenGermany flagKaro Murat▲+2Country flagStas Kashtanov▼-1
13United States flagAndre DirrellAustralia flagShannan TaylorNEWAustralia flagSakio Bika
14United States flagCurtis StevensNEWRussia flagVictor OganovNEWBrazil flagIsaac Rodrigues
15Australia flagLes SherringtonUnited States flagCurtis Stevens

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 May 2009

WBAJune 2009 vs May 2009

Entered the top 10

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

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzPreviously held #6
  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerWas #10 last month

Biggest fallers

  • HR flag
    Stjepan BozicDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • AM flag
    Karo MuratFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1
  • CA flag
    Tison CaveFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1

IBFJune 2009 vs May 2009

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Allan GreenJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzPreviously held #6

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Andre WardJumped from #9 to #5
    ▲+4
  • RU flag
    Denis InkinImproved from #14 to #11
    ▲+3
  • US flag
    Jesse BrinkleyClimbed from #10 to #8
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • AU flag
    Sakio BikaDown one place to #4
    ▼-1
  • US flag
    Jeff LacyFrom #5 to #6
    ▼-1
  • CO flag
    Edison MirandaFrom #8 to #9
    ▼-1

WBOJune 2009 vs May 2009

Entered the top 10

  • DE flag
    Robert StieglitzInto the top 10 at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • CO flag
    Edison MirandaPreviously held #3

Biggest risers

  • RU flag
    Denis InkinUp to #3 from #5
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Andre WardFrom #2 to #1
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Jermain TaylorClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Andre DirrellSlipped a spot to #2
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Stas KashtanovDown one place to #12
    ▼-1