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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings — May 2001

Official Super Middleweight rankings for May 2001.

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
RankWBAMay 2001WBCIBFWBOMay 2001
🏆United States flagByron Mitchell
World Champion
Not available for May 2001
Not available for May 2001
United Kingdom flagJoe Calzaghe
Champion

1
Vacant
Bahamas flagFreeman Barr
2United States flagDana RosenblattUnited States flagJames Butler
3Russia flagAndrei ShkalikovUnited States flagOmar Sheika
4Puerto Rico flagManuel SiacaUnited States flagDana Rosenblatt
5Denmark flagMads LarsenUnited Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall
6United Kingdom flagDavid StariePuerto Rico flagMiguel Jimenez
7United States flagOmar Sheika▲+1Germany flagDanilo Haussler▲+1
8United States flagThomas Tate▲+1United States flagAntwun EcholsNEW
9Denmark flagRudy Markussen▲+2United States flagCharles Brewer▼-2
10Denmark flagMikkel KesslerNEWDenmark flagMads Larsen▼-1
11Germany flagDanilo HausslerNEWGermany flagMario Veit▼-1
12United States flagCharles Brewer▼-5Russia flagAndrei Schalikov▼-1
13United Kingdom flagRichie Woodhall▼-3Panama flagGuillermo Jones▼-1
14Germany flagMario Veit▼-2Spain flagJose M. Guerrero▼-1
15Netherlands flagNordin Ben SalahUkraine flagVitali Kopitko

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 April 2001

WBAMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenUp from #11 - now #9
  • DK flag
    Mikkel KesslerInto the top 10 at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerDown to #12
  • GB flag
    Richie WoodhallFell to #13

Biggest risers

  • DK flag
    Rudy MarkussenNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Omar SheikaFrom #8 to #7
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Thomas TateFrom #9 to #8
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerDropped from #7 to #12
    ▼-5
  • GB flag
    Richie WoodhallNow #13 after #10 last month
    ▼-3
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitSlipped from #12 to #14
    ▼-2

WBOMay 2001 vs April 2001

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Antwun EcholsInto the top 10 at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • DE flag
    Mario VeitDropped to #11

Biggest risers

  • DE flag
    Danilo HausslerClimbed a place to #7
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • US flag
    Charles BrewerDown to #9 from #7
    ▼-2
  • DK flag
    Mads LarsenFrom #9 to #10
    ▼-1
  • DE flag
    Mario VeitFrom #10 to #11
    ▼-1