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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - May 2000

Super Middleweight rankings for May 2000. 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 May 2000 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMay 2000WBOMay 2000RINGMay 2000
🏆Bruno GirardNEW
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
1Andrei Shkalikov+1Mario VeitSven Ottke
2Dana RosenblattNEWOmar SheikaBruno Girard
3Mario VeitRobin Reid+1Glenn Catley+7
4Byron Mitchell-4Richie Woodhall+2Joe Calzaghe-1
5Charles Brewer+1Will McIntyre-2Charles Brewer
6Manuel Siaca-2Toks Owoh-1Byron Mitchell
7Mike Makata-2James ButlerThomas Tate
8Richie WoodhallNEWFreeman BarrMarkus Beyer-4
9Frederik Alvarez-1Andrei SchalikovFrankie Liles-1
10Mads Larsen-1Darrin MorrisRichie Woodhall-1
11Thomas TateManny Siaca
12David Starie-2Jose Spearman
13Zafarou Ballogou
14Omar Sheika
15Scott Pemberton-3

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since March 2000

WBAMay 2000 vs March 2000

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Bruno Girard(previously Byron Mitchell)

Entered the top 10

  • Dana RosenblattEnters at #2
  • Richie WoodhallNow in the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Glenn CatleyPreviously held #7
  • David StarieDown to #12

Biggest risers

  • Andrei ShkalikovUp one spot to #1
    +1
  • Charles BrewerFrom #6 to #5
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Scott PembertonFell from #12 to #15
    -3
  • Manuel SiacaFrom #4 to #6
    -2
  • Mike MakataSlipped from #5 to #7
    -2

WBOMay 2000 vs April 2000

Biggest risers

  • Richie WoodhallClimbed from #6 to #4
    +2
  • Robin ReidClimbed a place to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Will McIntyreSlipped from #3 to #5
    -2
  • Toks OwohSlipped a spot to #6
    -1

RINGMay 2000 vs April 2000

Biggest risers

  • Glenn CatleyJumped from #10 to #3
    +7

Biggest fallers

  • Markus BeyerFell from #4 to #8
    -4
  • Joe CalzagheDown one place to #4
    -1
  • Frankie LilesDown one place 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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.